Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Wolverhampton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WV11 1JL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Long Knowle Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
53GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 50 GP, 3 hospitals, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KEATS GROVE SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 42 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 8.2 ha total
- largest park 3.8 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.1 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Tesco, Heron, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Lidl Park Village Wolverhampton — 0.3 mi
In Wolverhampton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wolverhampton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WV11 1JL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WV11.
Average sold price by property type across the WV11 district, 2021–2026.
About WV11 1JL
WV11 1JL scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Park Village Wolverhampton 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WV11 1JL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,602 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Long Knowle Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 50 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KEATS GROVE SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is NEW CROSS HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
