WV4 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Wells Road, 0.6km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For families considering a move, WV4 4BH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00053082 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLS ROAD, WV4 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, WV4 4BH.
408
42
£ 45,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 4BH 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV4 4BH spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4BH. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 308,750
4 sales · Mean £ 300,125
Semi-Detached
£ 224,950
7 sales · Mean £ 239,992
Terraced
£ 214,150
2 sales · Mean £ 214,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4BH has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Penn Hall School
Springdale Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Colton Hills Community School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Penn News0.4 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
- Family Shop0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.8 km
- Penn Tandoori0.6 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.5 km
- Penn Balti0.4 km
- Bird Boi0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Lai Do 20.6 km
- Oriental Delights0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.6 km
- The Rose & Crown0.5 km
- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.6 km
- Penn Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Coseley5.1 km
- Bilbrook7.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44BH · Data under Open Government Licence