East Beeches is in Coven, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV9 5EA is located in the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Beeches, Coven, Wolverhampton, WV9 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV9 5EE, WV9 5DJ, WV9 5BX, WV9 5BZ, WV9 5BT, WV9 5AA, WV9 5BU, WV9 5DN, WV9 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV9 5EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 44.7% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 WV9 5EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 22.6% | 24.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 54.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 43.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 93% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 100% | 96.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 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 | 99.6% | 96.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Beeches was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Beeches has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill and the 68th lowest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 East Beeches, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-12-21 | £325,858 |
| 3 East Beeches, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2018-02-28 | £325,304 |
| 2 East Beeches, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-09-12 | £295,014 |
| 6 East Beeches, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-08-04 | £344,975 |
| 1 East Beeches, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 1997-05-28 | £341,688 |
WV9 5EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 WV9 5EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE First School School Lane , Coven WV9 5AD | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) First School School Lane , Coven WV9 5AD | - not rated | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Chad CofE First School Newport Street , Brewood ST19 9DT | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Chad CE (VC) First School Newport Street , Brewood ST19 9DT | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgreave Primary School The Avenue , Featherstone WV10 7AS | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northicote School Northwood Park Road , Bushbury WV10 8EP | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Middle CofE Academy School Road , Brewood ST19 9DS | 3out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewood CofE (C) Middle School School Road , Brewood ST19 9DS | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbaston College , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Dominic's Grammar School 32 Bargate Street , Brewood ST19 9BA | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling House Watling Street , Gailey ST19 5PR | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kinvaston School Little Kinvaston House, Watling Street , ST19 5PR | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin's Nest School The Old School House , Watling Street ST19 5PR | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Inn | Brewood Road, Coven | 89 yd | |
| Coven Village Cafe | Coven Farm, 6 Brewood Road | 546 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | Brewood Road, Cross Green | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coven Fish Bar | 23 Brewood Road, Coven | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 29 Brewood Road, Coven | 167 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coven Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.