Who lives in WV2 4DU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV2 4DU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Blakenhall
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,643 (2024)
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Who lives in WV2 4DU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WV2 4DU (Blakenhall) (about 1,643 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 35–39, at 8.3% of residents. 19.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.3% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.2% of residents are female and 50.8% male.
- Female49.2%51%
- Male50.8%49%
Relationship status
52.8% of adults in the WV2 4DU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 31.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81% of residents in the WV2 4DU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good48.1%48.5%
- Good32.8%33.7%
- Fair12.6%12.7%
- Bad4.8%4%
- Very bad1.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.