16POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
37%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WV5 8BL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV5 8BL in Wolverhampton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WV5 8BL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 62.5%Male
  • 37.5%Female

From the last census, 62.5% of people in WV58BL male, and 37.5% female. Men outnumber women in Wombourne North and Lower Penn.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV5 8BL is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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WV58BL Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWV5 8BL
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWolverhampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyStaffordshire
Region
CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WV58BL Postal District

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WV5 8BL postcode is located in the postal town of Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WV5 8BL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wombourn0.7 miles E
Trysull1.4 miles W
Trescott2.6 miles NW
Seisdon3 miles NW
Scisdon3 miles NW
Halfpenny Green3.1 miles W
Healthton3.5 miles W
Sedgley3.5 miles E
Kingswinford3.7 miles S
Bobbington3.7 miles W
Claverley4.2 miles W
Woodside4.3 miles E
Pattingham4.3 miles NW
Wolverhampton4.3 miles NE
Enville4.6 miles SW
London115 miles E
Glasgow241 miles NW
Edinburgh239 miles N
Cardiff83 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton118 miles SE
Saint Ives119 miles S

Town centre transport improvement scheme moves to next phase

A regeneration project to improve roads, walking and cycling routes in Cannock town centre is progressing with a finish date scheduled for May 5.

Staffordshire County Council

Choreographer takes on iconic songs for musical

Joanna Goodwin worked on its stage show after working on the likes of the Billy Elliot production.

BBC News

Government announces new special schools

A competition for academy trusts to run the schools will launch soon, the government says.

BBC News

Over 80,000 miles of Staffordshire's roads gritted over Winter period

Highways crews have worked around the clock throughout the winter period to keep Staffordshire's roads safe, gritting the equivalent of 80,000 miles.

Staffordshire County Council

Council recognises logistics firm as an outstanding employer for supporting young people with SEND

Major logistics firm, Wincanton, has been recognised by Staffordshire County Council and learning disability charity Mencap as an Outstanding Employer in supporting young people with special education&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

Latest Stoke-on-Trent forecast as UK set for 'hottest day of the year'

Some parts of the country could see highs of 26C

Stoke Sentinel

Four teenagers charged over fatal crash

Retired teacher Joan Hill died in the crash on New Year's Day 2023.

BBC News

Drivers could soon be allowed to park on double yellow lines

A new campaign from motoring groups is calling for tradespeople to be legally allowed to park on double yellow lines throughout the day when on site or attending a maintenance job

Stoke Sentinel

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