Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1YR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV8 1YR is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	46.7%	-1.1%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	52.2%	53.3%	1.1%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.9%	33.5%	9.6%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	54.2%	45.9%	-8.3%	44.2%	1.7%
Separated	5.5%	3.3%	-2.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	7.5%	8.6%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	9%	8.6%	-0.4%	6.1%	2.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.3%	41.8%	7.5%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	40%	36.3%	-3.7%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	18%	15.6%	-2.4%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	5.7%	5.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.4%	24.6%	-2.8%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	13.3%	1.9%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16.1%	-0.8%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.2%	0.7%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	13.3%	4.8%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	24.2%	-0.2%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	6%	2.4%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.3%	2.3%	-1.0%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	3.7%	2.3%	-1.4%	0.7%	1.6%
Indian	3.3%	4.3%	1.0%	3.1%	1.2%
Pakistani	0%	4.3%	4.3%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.5%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	4.1%	3.5%	-0.6%	1.0%	2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2%	2.0%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	74.3%	71.5%	-2.8%	81.4%	-9.9%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	8.6%	3.5%	-5.1%	1.6%	1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	81.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	-1.3%
European Union	1.6%	5.8%	4.2%	6.1%	-0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	7.3%	6.2%	-1.1%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.1%	82.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	-0.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	10.9%	10.5%	9.8%	1.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	10.2%	1.6%	-8.6%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.5%	76.7%	-4.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	3.1%	0.3%	2.8%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other Europe	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.6%	37.2%	-9.6%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	7.4%	6.5%	0.9%
Sikh	5.4%	0.9%	4.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Fullerton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fullerton Close was 128.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% higher than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fullerton Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Oxley and the 177th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.5%.

🔎 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 1YR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fullerton Close are based on 5 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 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1YR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV8 1YR

Average Price
£142,744

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£208,021

Detached
£223,472

Flats/Maisonettes
£69,742

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fullerton Close

Average Price
£129,000

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£209,223

Detached
£222,820

Flats/Maisonettes
£70,985

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fullerton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£188,000	2022-06-14	£209,223
16 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£52,500	2016-03-23	£80,848
9 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£38,000	2011-02-14	£60,433
16 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£53,000	2006-05-05	£71,673
20 Fullerton Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£49,950	1998-09-18	£222,820

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV8 1YR

Employment

WV8 1YR 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

Retired	57
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	11
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	3,516 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP	3out of 4	3,543 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF	3out of 4	409 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX	3out of 4	536 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Claregate Primary School Chester Avenue , Tettenhall WV6 9JU	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG	4out of 4	1,279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School Emsworth Crescent , Pendeford WV9 5NR	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Voluntary aided 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	244 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	2out of 4	1,980 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ	3out of 4	2,267 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	- not rated	2,682 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	2out of 4	2,734 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,084 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	3out of 4	2,513 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR	3out of 4	3,091 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	3,269 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1,949 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB	2out of 4	2,412 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX	- not rated	2,469 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF	3out of 4	2,636 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH	- not rated	2,643 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldersley High School	Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton	331 yd
The Green Teapot	76 - 78 Green Lane, Wolverhampton	651 yd
Mucky Kidz	1 Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton	887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hail To The Ale Micropub	Hail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue		828 yd
The Pilot	58 Green Lane, Wolverhampton		847 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pendeford Fish Bar	1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton	296 yd
Sauce N Peng	5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton	296 yd
King Cod	59A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton	540 yd
Golden Boat	51A Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton	540 yd
Sunrise Chinese Take-Away	80 Green Lane, Wolverhampton	632 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co Op Foodstore, 53 Pendeford Avenue		540 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aldersley High School Sports Centre BARNHURST LANE	cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	328 yd
Palmers Cross Primary School WINDERMERE ROAD	grass pitches	478 yd
Dovecote Primary School RYEFIELD	grass pitches	487 yd
Barnhurst Lane Pitches THE DROVEWAY	grass pitches	639 yd

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/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	191.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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