Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, WV9 5QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV9 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	49.2%	48%	-1.2%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	50.8%	52%	1.2%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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	33.2%	37.4%	4.2%	37.9%	-0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	46.5%	-6.4%	44.2%	2.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.7%	9.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	4.9%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.8%	41.9%	-8.9%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	37%	43%	6.0%	33.6%	9.4%
Fair health	10.5%	9%	-1.5%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	1.3%	5.1%	3.8%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.5%	14.8%	1.3%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	13.9%	1.2%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	17.6%	-0.9%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	6.1%	0.3%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	18.9%	2.7%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	28.6%	26.6%	-2.0%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	3%	5.1%	2.1%	1.0%	4.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	87.2%	86.9%	-0.3%	81.4%	5.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	94.8%	93.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	92.8%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1%	2.2%	1.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.4%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	15.2%	13.5%	1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Sonning Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sonning Drive was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Oxley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Sonning Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Oxley and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WV9 5QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Sonning Drive are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, WV9 5QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV9 5QN

Average Price
£247,758

Semi-Detached
£218,404

Terraced
£238,622

Detached
£281,923

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sonning Drive

Average Price
£256,696

Semi-Detached
£231,556

Terraced
£239,182

Detached
£277,010

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sonning DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2025-05-30	£231,093
15 Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-05-19	£249,114
26 Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,900	2022-05-23	£119,723
20 Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-04-06	£297,763
28 Sonning Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-10-28	£290,706

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV9 5QN

Employment

WV9 5QN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	16
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	22
Education	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	10
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG	- not rated	1,917 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP	3out of 4	2,807 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN	4out of 4	3,114 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE	- not rated	3,360 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory Green Junior School Whitburn Close , Pendeford Park WV9 5NJ	- not rated	541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Green Primary School Whitburn Close , Pendeford Park WV9 5NJ	- not rated	573 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School Emsworth Crescent , Pendeford WV9 5NR	- not rated	620 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dovecotes Junior School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX	- not rated	703 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dovecotes Infant School Ryefield , Dovecotes Estate WV8 1TX	- not rated	703 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pendeford Business and Enterprise College Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	- not rated	1,070 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	3out of 4	1,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
North East Wolverhampton Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE	- not rated	1,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT	- not rated	1,082 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT	3out of 4	1,082 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	2,212 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	- not rated	2,957 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB	3out of 4	2,957 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR	3out of 4	4,281 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	504 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB	- not rated	2,400 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evergreen Academy Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA	3out of 4	2,778 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingston Centre (Primary PRU) Valley Park Campus , Cromer Gardens WV6 0UA	- not rated	2,778 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushbury School Hellier Road , Bushbury WV10 8ED	- not rated	2,830 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pendeford Bar And Grill	The Pendulum, Blaydon Road	413 yd
Oasis Cafe	The Oasis, Emsworth Crescent	618 yd
Gather & Gather UK Ltd	Pendeford Business Park, Wobaston Road	666 yd
Cargill Meats Europe	Balliol Business Park, Balliol Road	916 yd
Aldersley High School	Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wolverhampton Boat Club	Barnhurst Lane, Bilbrook		1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sauce N Peng	5 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton		893 yd
Pendeford Fish Bar	1 The Haymarket, Wolverhampton		893 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Blaydon Road		465 yd

Sport

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	531 yd
Dovecote Primary School RYEFIELD	grass pitches	690 yd
Bilbrook Junior Football Club off Pendeford Lane	grass pitches	818 yd
Ormiston New Academy MARSH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	940 yd
Barnhurst Lane Pitches THE DROVEWAY	grass pitches	996 yd
Aldersley High School Sports Centre BARNHURST LANE	cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,082 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	94.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.9%

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	50.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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