Who lives in WV3 9DP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV3 9DP, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Compton & Merryhill North
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,668 (2024)
WV3 9DPWolverhampton
Who lives in WV3 9DP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WV3 9DP (Compton & Merryhill North) (about 1,668 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 45–49, at 7.7% of residents. 12.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29.1% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.
- Female51.8%51%
- Male48.2%49%
Relationship status
58.2% of adults in the WV3 9DP area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 24.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
80% of residents in the WV3 9DP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good45.8%48.5%
- Good34.1%33.7%
- Fair14.2%12.7%
- Bad3.9%4%
- Very bad2%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.