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Alderford Close is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV8 1YJ is located in the Oxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WV8 1YH, WV8 1YG, WV8 1YF, WV8 1YQ, WV6 9HW, WV8 1YL, WV8 1YE, WV6 9HR, WV6 9HP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV8 1YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%50%-2.9% 51.0% -1.0%
Male47.1%50%2.9% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.6%36.7%6.1% 37.9% -1.2%
Married: Opposite sex49.8%46.2%-3.6% 44.2% 2.0%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.3%0.9%-1.4% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced8.2%12.2%4.0% 9.1% 3.1%
Widowed8.2%4.1%-4.1% 6.1% -2.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health35.2%46.3%11.1% 48.4% -2.1%
Good health35.2%32.4%-2.8% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health20.7%16.2%-4.5% 12.7% 3.5%
Bad health6.9%4.8%-2.1% 4.0% 0.8%
Very bad health1.9%0.4%-1.5% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.4%18.5%-8.9% 18.2% 0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.2%9.5%-9.7% 9.6% -0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.1%16.7%-3.4% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship2.7%5.4%2.7% 5.3% 0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%20.7%9.7% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar14.6%26.6%12.0% 33.8% -7.2%
Other5%2.7%-2.3% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Indian3.4%4.4%1.0% 3.1% 1.3%
Pakistani0.8%0.7%-0.1% 2.7% -2.0%
Black African1.9%3.7%1.8% 2.5% 1.2%
Black Caribbean3.8%5.9%2.1% 1.0% 4.9%
Other Black0.4%0.7%0.3% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0.8%0.7%-0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%1.5%-0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other1.5%1.8%0.3% 0.8% 1.0%
White83.1%76.4%-6.7% 81.4% -5.0%
Arab0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.4%2.2%1.8% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.9%91.1%-2.8% 83.2% 7.9%
European Union1.5%0.4%-1.1% 6.1% -5.7%
Rest of Europe0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.9%4.5%2.6% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.1%3%1.9% 5.6% -2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%1.1%0.3% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.1%90.4%-2.7% 83.2% 7.2%
10+ Years0.4%5.2%4.8% 9.8% -4.6%
5-10 Years1.1%0.4%-0.7% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years0.8%2.2%1.4% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years4.6%1.8%-2.8% 1.9% -0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76% 76.7% -0.7%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held18.8% 13.5% 5.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.9% 37.2% -0.3%
Christian48.7% 46.2% 2.5%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim5.2% 6.5% -1.3%
Sikh3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Alderford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderford Close was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alderford Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Oxley and the 375th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,600
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WV8 1YJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alderford Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1YJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV8 1YJ

Average Price
£167,140
Semi-Detached
£171,714
Terraced
£159,517
Detached
£188,480
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alderford Close

Average Price
£166,834
Semi-Detached
£173,364
Terraced
£160,002
Detached
£187,931
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alderford CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
26 Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£97,0002025-04-30 £97,000
12 Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£160,0002021-08-27 £194,419
9 Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£145,0002020-11-06 £190,597
4 Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£107,0002018-04-12 £159,736
6 Alderford Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£85,0002009-04-27 £165,129
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV8 1YJ

Employment

WV8 1YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee92
Retired43
Part-Time Employee30
Looking after home or family16
Self-Employed14
Student (economically inactive)11
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed6
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities16
Manufacturing15
Education14
Construction14
Other8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Information and communication4
Transport and storage4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Administrative and support service activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 3,024 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bushbury Nursery School
Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP
3out of 4 3,142 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH
4out of 4 5,154 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dovecotes Primary School
Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX
3out of 4 574 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Claregate Primary School
Chester Avenue , Tettenhall WV6 9JU
3out of 4 776 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF
3out of 4 804 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Emsworth Crescent , Pendeford WV9 5NR
3out of 4 1,227 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Rakegate Primary School
Rakegate Close , WV10 6US
3out of 4 1,461 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT
3out of 4 740 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE
2out of 4 1,732 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY
4out of 4 2,760 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The King's Church of England School
Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG
- not rated 2,795 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ
3out of 4 2,804 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU
3out of 4 2,601 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB
3out of 4 3,050 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR
3out of 4 3,252 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road , WV6 0DU
- not rated 2,978 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
3out of 4 5,213 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Evergreen Academy
Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA
3out of 4 1,575 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pine Green Academy
Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB
2out of 4 1,999 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX
- not rated 2,343 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Newbridge Preparatory School
51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH
- not rated 2,394 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF
3out of 4 2,732 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Green Teapot76 - 78 Green Lane, Wolverhampton350 yd
Paddles CafeThe Wharf, Oxley Moor Road685 yd
Mucky Kidz1 Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton812 yd
Aldersley High SchoolBarnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton848 yd
Aldersley Leisure VillageAldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Pilot58 Green Lane, Wolverhampton420 yd
The Canalside ClubThe Wharf, Oxley Moor Road685 yd
Hail To The Ale MicropubHail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue742 yd
The Claregate34 Codsall Road, Wolverhampton940 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sunrise Chinese Take-Away80 Green Lane, Wolverhampton362 yd
Sauce N Peng5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton513 yd
Pendeford Fish Bar1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton513 yd
King Cod59A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton595 yd
Golden Boat51A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton595 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-OpCo Op Foodstore, 53 Pendeford Avenue595 yd
TescoTesco Express, 32B Codsall Road940 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Dovecote Primary School
RYEFIELD
grass pitches654 yd
Aldersley High School Sports Centre
BARNHURST LANE
cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool845 yd
Palmers Cross Primary School
WINDERMERE ROAD
grass pitches912 yd
Wv Active Aldersley
ALDERSLEY LEISURE VILLAGE ALDERSLEY LEISURE VILLAGE ALDERSLEY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts932 yd
Claregate Park
KNIGHTS CRESCENT
grass pitches, tennis courts1,024 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed83.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed137.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.