Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV3 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV3 0DU.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV3 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV3 0DU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV3 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.4km from Blakenhall in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Blakenhall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV3 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00052665 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV3 0DU. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.3%
Asian / British Asian44.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WV3 0DU is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences133
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.3 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.3 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.6 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils1.0 km
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SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.2 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • Bob Jones Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Expressions Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Mr Singhs Pizza Wolverhampton Ltd0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.8 km
  • Billa Mini Market0.6 km
  • Blakenhall Post Office0.6 km
  • Blakenhall Stores0.7 km
  • Goldthorn Foodstore0.6 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.7 km
  • Plough & Harrow1.0 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.6 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.7 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.7 km
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza1.0 km
  • Rattan Sweets1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.1 km
  • Barons Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton1.9 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.4 km