Waterside Way is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV9 5LL is located in the Oxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, WV9 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV9 5LT, WV9 5LR, WV9 5LB, WV9 5LS, WV9 5LH, WV10 6SB, WV9 5LU, WV9 5LJ, WV9 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV9 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 48.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45% | 42.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 21.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 29.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.4% | 79.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 91.8% | 93.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside Way was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Bushbury North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Waterside Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bushbury North and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-09 | £339,009 |
| 18 Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-09 | £425,726 |
| 14 Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-02-10 | £313,243 |
| 23 Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2019-12-17 | £238,512 |
| 1 Waterside Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2016-12-07 | £392,936 |
WV9 5LL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 2,647 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 Church of England Aided Primary School Emsworth Crescent , Pendeford WV9 5NR | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rakegate Primary School Rakegate Close , WV10 6US | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elston Hall Primary School Stafford Road , Fordhouses WV10 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Primary School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy Stafford Road , Fordhouses WV10 6NW | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 2out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,820 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 4,848 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 | 4,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pine Green Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UB | 2out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Preparatory School 51 Newbridge Crescent , Tettenhall WV6 0LH | - not rated | 3,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Cafe | The Oasis, Emsworth Crescent | 461 yd | |
| Pendeford Bar And Grill | The Pendulum, Blaydon Road | 564 yd | |
| Harrowby Cafe | 79 Harrowby Road, Fordhouses | 595 yd | |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd | Pendeford Business Park, Wobaston Road | 811 yd | |
| Simply Sammys Kitchen And Diner | 8 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowby Arms | The Harrowby Arms Public House, Harrowby Road | 339 yd | |
| Fordhouses Cricket Club | Fordhouses Cricket Sports And Social Club, Wobaston Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy Rice House | 89 Harrowby Road, Fordhouses | 595 yd | |
| Eggless Cake Shop | 3 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton | 901 yd | |
| Pizza Tower | 6 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton | 943 yd | |
| Westpool Chinese Takeaway | 2 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton | 943 yd | |
| Oxley Fish Bar | 1 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Blaydon Road | 456 yd | |
| Co-Op | 657 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston New Academy MARSH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| St Paul'S Church Of England Aided Primary School ST PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL EMSWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Jack Threlfall Memorial Ground WOBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Bilbrook Junior Football Club off Pendeford Lane | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Rakegate Primary School RAKEGATE CLOSE | grass pitches | 714 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| 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.