Area Information for Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR

This postcode in Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Albrighton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of The Wrekin. This page combines information for the address Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WV7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1986. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Shropshire
Ward Albrighton
Constituency The Wrekin * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shifnal and Albrighton), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 11 crimes were reported within half a mile of WV7 3QR.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Wolverhampton consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 86
Semi-Detached 38
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 86
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 135

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 41
Two People 56
Three People 20
Four People 12
Five People 6
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 137

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wolverhampton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 41
Family Household 87
Other Household 8
Total 136

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 67
Deprived In One Dimension 56
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 137

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in The Wrekin constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 150
Female 153
Total 303

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 10
10-14 16
15-19 17
20-24 11
25-29 11
30-34 8
35-39 8
40-44 13
45-49 21
50-54 19
55-59 26
60-64 16
65-69 28
70-74 30
75-79 20
80-84 21
85+ 22
Total 303

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WV7 3QR does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 56
Married 160
Separated 2
Divorced 21
Widowed 29
Total 268

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 127
Good 108
Fair 46
Bad 13
Very Bad 7
Total 301

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 85
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 36
No GCSEs or Equivalent 45
Other 9
Total 268

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Wolverhampton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 301
Chinese 1
Total 302

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 296
European Union 3
Africa 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 302

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 296
10+ Years 5
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 302

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WV7 3QR.

Passport(s) Held
None 43
United Kingdom 257
Republic of Ireland 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 89
Christian 192
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 304

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Albrighton ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 64
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 116
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 7
Total 269

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 114

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 49
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 75
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 34
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 12
Total 268

Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR is within the Shifnal and Albrighton policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 11 crimes were reported within half a mile of WV7 3QR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 11 crimes committed near WV7 3QR
Neighbourhood Team Address Shifnal and Albrighton
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WV7 3QR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WV7 3QR.

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Listed here are the 17 closest railway stations to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest railway station is Albrighton, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Albrighton 0.8 miles
Cosford 1.4 miles
Codsall 3.4 miles
Bilbrook 4.1 miles
Shifnal 4.4 miles
Telford Central 7.5 miles
Wolverhampton 7.5 miles
Oakengates 8.2 miles
Penkridge 9.4 miles
Coseley 11 miles
Wellington (Shropshire) 11 miles
Bloxwich North 12 miles
Landywood 12 miles
Bloxwich 12 miles
Tipton 12 miles
Cannock 12 miles
Dudley Port 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is Albrighton Primary School & Nursery, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is Codsall Middle School, approximately 3.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Codsall Middle School 3.9 miles September 2019
    
Codsall Community High School 4 miles March 2023
    
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School 4.3 miles May 2018
    
Idsall School 4.5 miles November 2024
Perton Middle School 4.5 miles July 2017
    
St Regis Church of England Academy 4.8 miles November 2022
    
Aldersley High School 5.1 miles March 2018
    
Smestow Academy 5.4 miles September 2022
    
Brewood Middle CofE Academy 5.4 miles March 2024
    
St Edmund's Catholic Academy 5.8 miles October 2012
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is Albrighton Medical Pract, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is Albrighton Dental Surgery, approximately 770 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest hospitals to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is The Huntercombe Hospital Stafford, approximately 4.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wolverhampton, WV7 3QR. The nearest is Albrighton Eye Clinic, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Albrighton Eye Clinic 770 yards
Flint & Partners 3.5 miles
4 Sight Eyecare Centre 4 miles
Perton Eye Centre 4.2 miles
Tim Vanes Dispensing Optician 4.4 miles
Samantha Hague Optometry 5.3 miles
Taylor Biddle Opticians 5.4 miles
NVision Eyecare 5.5 miles
Flint & Partners 5.6 miles
NVision Eyecare 6.4 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.