Living in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is a city in West Midlands (England), United Kingdom, home to 259,926 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 9%, #32 of 368), students (top 17%, #58 of 354), low-income households (top 36%, #136 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wolverhampton
- It is part of Greater Birmingham, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 38 min and sets around 15:56; in late June it sets around 21:36.
How Wolverhampton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In West Midlands (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #336 of 378 | #25 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #136 of 387 | #11 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #272 of 378 | #25 of 30 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #301 of 378 | #25 of 30 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 38 | #362 of 378 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 25 | #360 of 378 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Early retiree | 43 | #373 of 387 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #259 of 368 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #252 of 367 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #292 of 362 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #180 of 387 | #17 of 30 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #241 of 368 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #177 of 361 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #58 of 354 | #6 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #154 of 378 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #175 of 388 | #17 of 30 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 49 | #275 of 363 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #304 of 387 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 1 | #359 of 378 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #354 of 388 | #26 of 30 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #341 of 388 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #310 of 388 | #26 of 30 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 20 | #363 of 388 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #236 of 388 | #19 of 30 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #352 of 388 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #304 of 388 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #32 of 368 | #4 of 30 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Staffordshire 5 km
- Walsall 9 km
- Dudley 11 km
- Sandwell 11 km
- Cannock Chase 17 km
- Birmingham 20 km
- Lichfield 20 km
- Wyre Forest 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.