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Sub-area · Blakenhall · Wolverhampton · West Midlands

Living in Wolverhampton 035A

Part of Blakenhall · 1,583 residents

Wolverhampton 035A is a sub-area in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £928 a month, up 11.9% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £212/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (13th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£928+11.9%
vs last year
Liveability
72/100
Composite score
Safety
18/100
Higher is safer
Transport
87/100
Transit + walk
Schools
76/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3422%
35–4919%
50–6418%
65+23%
Population1,583
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied57%
Private rent26%
Social rent16%
Flats28%
Terraced8%
Semi-detached38%
Detached26%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person31%Couple with children14%Lone parent12%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 66.00
White37%Asian44%Black9%Mixed4%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian31%Muslim4%No religion17%Other42%
Country of birth
Born in UK62%
Born outside UK38%
General health (self-reported)
Good76%Fair18%Bad6%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above30%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications27%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Wolverhampton 035A?

Wolverhampton 035A sits inside Blakenhall, part of the wider Wolverhampton council area in West Midlands. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Wolverhampton 035A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Wolverhampton 035A?
The median monthly rent across Wolverhampton 035A is £928.
How safe is Wolverhampton 035A?
Wolverhampton 035A has a safety score of 18/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Wolverhampton 035A?
Transport score: 87/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Wolverhampton 035A part of?
Wolverhampton 035A sits inside the Blakenhall neighbourhood, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.