Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

OSBORNE ROAD, WV4 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE ROAD, WV4 4AY.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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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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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV4 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 292.7% year-on-year.

home £315,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Osborne Road, 0.4km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For serious buyers, WV4 4AY is 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 292.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00053085 (shared with 5 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 4AY. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian42.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 280,500

8 sales · Mean £ 277,735

Semi-Detached

£ 321,000

2 sales · Mean £ 321,000

Terraced

£ 221,500

2 sales · Mean £ 221,500

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

WV4 4AY has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8
Other crime5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.3 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.9 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.1 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.1 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Penn News0.5 km
  • Warstones Mini Market1.0 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.4 km
  • Birchwood Stores0.8 km
  • G \& T Butchers0.4 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Rustyz Food0.9 km
  • Lai Do 20.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Penn Chippy0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.4 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.5 km
  • The Starting Gate0.9 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.4 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Penn Tandoori0.4 km
  • Bird Boi0.4 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.3 km
  • Le Flamme0.4 km
  • Net's Nosh0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.4 km
  • Coseley4.9 km
  • Bilbrook7.0 km