Parkes Avenue is in Codsall, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV8 2DU is located in the Codsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkes Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV8 2DS, WV8 2DX, WV8 2JL, WV8 2DT, WV8 2DR, WV8 2JA, WV8 2JW, WV8 2JP, WV8 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV8 2DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.5% | 35.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 47.3% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46.7% | 54.1% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 29% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.1% | 19.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 5.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 31.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkes Avenue was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Bilbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkes Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bilbrook and the 27th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Parkes Avenue, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-21 | £281,039 |
| 43 Parkes Avenue, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-02-20 | £259,569 |
| 45 Parkes Avenue, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-28 | £282,397 |
| 17 Parkes Avenue, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2022-04-29 | £335,101 |
| 45 Parkes Avenue, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-08-21 | £278,251 |
WV8 2DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 5,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PF | - not rated | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Green First School Bilbrook Road , Bilbrook WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England First School Belvide Gardens , Chillington Drive WV8 1AN | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Cross Primary School Windermere Road , Tettenhall WV6 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Church of England School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | 2out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 2out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Paget Road , WV6 0DU | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated Wood Road , Tettenhall WV6 8QX | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | 2out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Spice | 139 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 451 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 72 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 615 yd | |
| Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd | South Staffordshire Council, Council Offices | 782 yd | |
| Snackabyte | 11 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook | 890 yd | |
| The Greenhouse Kitchen | Wergs Hall Road, Codsall | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands | 38 Suckling Green Lane, Codsall | 717 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 2 Duck Lane, Codsall | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Fusion | 106 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 374 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 102 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 487 yd | |
| Birches Bridge Fish Bar | 98 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 536 yd | |
| Birches Bridge Subway | 141 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 649 yd | |
| Jade House | 11 Lane Green Shopping Parade, Duck Lane | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 74 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Codsall Middle School CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Codsall Leisure Centre Codsall County High School Codsall County High School Elliotts Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Bilbrook C Of E Middle School BILBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.