Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BE.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV4 4BE 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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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WV4 4BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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WV4 4BE is a safe, established residential area on Pennhouse Avenue, 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00053082 (shared with 6 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 4BE. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.6%
Asian / British Asian28.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 212,500

9 sales · Mean £ 212,222

Detached

£ 264,750

4 sales · Mean £ 262,125

Terraced

£ 176,000

2 sales · Mean £ 176,000

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

WV4 4BE has low crime rates — 22 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.

Shoplifting38
Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime9
Other theft7
Other crime6

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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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.4 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 Care Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
  • Penn News0.4 km
  • Warstones Mini Market0.9 km
  • Family Shop0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD1.0 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.5 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.4 km
  • Penn Balti0.3 km
  • Bird Boi0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Lai Do 20.5 km
  • Oriental Delights1.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.6 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.5 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.5 km
  • Coseley5.0 km
  • Tipton7.0 km