WV4 4AR 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.
For families considering a move, WV4 4AR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00053110 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR.
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
WV4 4AR has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4AR. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
8 sales · Mean £ 225,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4AR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Bantock Primary School
Penn Hall 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 Plc1.0 km
- Family Shop0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bradmore Arms1.0 km
- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.2 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
- The Gunmakers Arms0.9 km
- The Rose & Crown0.9 km
- + 4 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 Ltd1.0 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
- Rustyz Food0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.2 km
- Coseley5.2 km
- Bilbrook6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44AR · Data under Open Government Licence