Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

OSBORNE ROAD, WV4 4BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

456

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Avg Age

47

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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: WV4 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV4 4BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

WV4 4BA is a safe, established residential area on Osborne Road, 0.5km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 4BA offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00053088 (shared with 13 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 4BA. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.4%
Asian / British Asian44.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,750

8 sales · Mean £ 376,287

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 325,200

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

WV4 4BA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft9
Vehicle crime9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.4 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.9 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.0 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.1 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 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

16 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
  • Penn News0.5 km
  • Warstones Mini Market1.0 km
  • Family Shop0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD1.0 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.4 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.4 km
  • Penn Balti0.4 km
  • Bird Boi0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Rustyz Food1.0 km
  • Lai Do 20.4 km
  • Oriental Delights1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.4 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.6 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.4 km
  • The Starting Gate1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.4 km
  • Coseley4.9 km
  • Tipton7.0 km