Poplars Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV8 2BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	51.6%	3.9%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	52.3%	48.4%	-3.9%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WV8 2BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.6%	21.1%	-0.5%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62.5%	63.2%	0.7%	44.2%	19.0%
Separated	3%	1.5%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.6%	7.7%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	5.3%	6.5%	1.2%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.8%	50.9%	1.1%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	35%	34.2%	-0.8%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	13.1%	12.7%	-0.4%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	13.5%	-1.7%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	7.7%	0.1%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	12.3%	-6.6%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.2%	2.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	15.8%	6.3%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	41.7%	43.5%	1.8%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	3.4%	1.2%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.6%	5.3%	0.7%	3.1%	2.2%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	92.4%	91.9%	-0.5%	81.4%	10.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.2%	96.3%	-1.9%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.9%	37.2%	-10.3%
Christian	60.6%	46.2%	14.4%
Sikh	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Poplars Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplars Drive was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Bilbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplars Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bilbrook and the 84th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WV8 2BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Poplars Drive are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poplars Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV8 2BX

Average Price
£372,279

Semi-Detached
£353,063

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,902

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplars Drive

Average Price
£351,503

Semi-Detached
£338,257

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,864

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplars DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Poplars Drive, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-07-31	£421,558
7 Poplars Drive, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2019-03-22	£403,626
5 Poplars Drive, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2016-02-19	£325,997
21 Poplars Drive, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2015-12-17	£337,145
21 Poplars Drive, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-05-04	£291,939

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV8 2BX

Employment

WV8 2BX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WV8 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Education	21
Manufacturing	14
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PF	- not rated	945 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Church of England First School Belvide Gardens , Chillington Drive WV8 1AN	3out of 4	1,205 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lane Green First School Bilbrook Road , Bilbrook WV8 1EU	3out of 4	1,584 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG	4out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF	3out of 4	2,618 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ	3out of 4	955 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	- not rated	3,119 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG	2out of 4	3,129 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	2out of 4	4,565 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	3out of 4	702 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU	3out of 4	1,584 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR	3out of 4	3,079 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	5,085 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF	3out of 4	3,172 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX	- not rated	3,930 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA	3out of 4	4,295 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH	- not rated	4,455 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield School Harriot's Hayes Lane , Albrighton WV7 3AF	- not rated	4,471 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd	South Staffordshire Council, Council Offices	655 yd
The Greenhouse Kitchen	Wergs Hall Road, Codsall	677 yd
Costa Coffee	72 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	729 yd
Codsall Spice	139 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	883 yd
Siculo	9 Station Road, Codsall	1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands	38 Suckling Green Lane, Codsall	291 yd
The Codsall Station	The Station, Chapel Lane	726 yd
Love And Liquor	1-3 Church Road, Codsall	1,064 yd
The Bull	Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Birches Bridge Fish Bar	98 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	769 yd
Birches Bridge Subway	141 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	773 yd
Papa Johns	102 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	802 yd
Deli Fusion	106 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall	876 yd
Greggs	18 Station Road, Codsall	1,030 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	74 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall		725 yd
Midcounties Co-operative	Wood Road, Codsall		1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Codsall Leisure Centre Codsall County High School Codsall County High School Elliotts Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	884 yd
Codsall Middle School CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	885 yd
Codsall Village Hall WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	954 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	56.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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