WV4 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Leighton Road, 0.2km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 103.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00053110 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP.
314
42
£ 45,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WV4 4AP — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 103.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4AP. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,100
1 sales · Mean £ 285,100
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
12 sales · Mean £ 208,770
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4AP has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Springdale Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Hall School
Bantock Primary School
Colton Hills Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- Penn News0.8 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- Family Shop1.0 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.9 km
- Penn Tandoori0.5 km
- Far East0.7 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.3 km
- Penn Balti0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Warstones Fisheries Ltd0.9 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
- Rustyz Food0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.3 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
- The Gunmakers Arms1.0 km
- The Rose & Crown0.9 km
- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.3 km
- Coseley5.2 km
- Bilbrook6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44AP · Data under Open Government Licence