Howland Close is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV9 5PY is located in the Oxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howland Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV9 5QU, WV9 5PZ, WV9 5QJ, WV9 5PX, WV9 5QY, WV9 5PH, WV9 5PU, WV9 5PJ, WV9 5QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV9 5PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WV9 5PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 42.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 37.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 40.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 15.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 22.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 26.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 90.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.4% | 91.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howland Close was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howland Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Oxley and the 370th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Howland Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-01-26 | £201,866 |
| 7 Howland Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2025-09-22 | £245,314 |
| 20 Howland Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-06-10 | £236,976 |
| 34 Howland Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-08-13 | £460,976 |
| 4 Howland Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-03-20 | £235,217 |
WV9 5PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Green Primary School Whitburn Close , Pendeford Park WV9 5NJ | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Green Junior School Whitburn Close , Pendeford Park WV9 5NJ | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Junior School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecotes Infant School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,355 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Centre (Primary PRU) Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury School Hellier Road , Bushbury WV10 8ED | - not rated | 2,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeford Bar And Grill | The Pendulum, Blaydon Road | 247 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | The Oasis, Emsworth Crescent | 467 yd | |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd | Pendeford Business Park, Wobaston Road | 846 yd | |
| Aldersley High School | Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton | 1,038 yd | |
| Cargill Meats Europe | Balliol Business Park, Balliol Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowby Arms | The Harrowby Arms Public House, Harrowby Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce N Peng | 5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 774 yd | |
| Pendeford Fish Bar | 1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Blaydon Road | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 417 yd |
| Dovecote Primary School RYEFIELD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Ormiston New Academy MARSH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Bilbrook Junior Football Club off Pendeford Lane | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Rakegate Primary School RAKEGATE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Barnhurst Lane Pitches THE DROVEWAY | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Aldersley High School Sports Centre BARNHURST LANE | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.