Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AR.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British48.4%
Asian / British Asian41.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime7
Other theft4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.3 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.3 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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