Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV3 0ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0ED 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

WV3 0ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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

WV3 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.3km from Blakenhall in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Blakenhall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WV3 0ED offers 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV3 0ED 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 0ED. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 116,500

17 sales · Mean £ 108,088

Terraced

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

WV3 0ED has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour21

school Local Schools

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.1 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.6 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils1.1 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.1 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Bob Jones Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Mr Singhs Pizza Wolverhampton Ltd0.8 km
  • Shawarma & Grill0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.9 km
  • Billa Mini Market0.5 km
  • Blakenhall Post Office0.5 km
  • Blakenhall Stores0.6 km
  • Goldthorn Foodstore0.5 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.7 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.7 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.4 km
  • Ukranian Social Club0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.8 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.6 km
  • Rattan Sweets0.9 km
  • Uppals0.7 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.2 km
  • Barons Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.0 km
  • Coseley4.6 km
  • Bilbrook6.5 km