Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV4 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV4 4BL.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV4 4BL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV4 4BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Oxbarn 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. 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. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00053107 (shared with 8 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 4BL. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

WV4 4BL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences24
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.4 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Uplands Junior School

Good383 pupils1.3 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils1.3 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Warstones Mini Market0.5 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.9 km
  • Jas's News0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bradmore Arms0.8 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.9 km
  • The Gunmakers Arms0.7 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.4 km
  • The Merry Hill0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Balti Palace0.6 km
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.7 km
  • Far East0.5 km
  • Joe's Cafe0.9 km
  • Kaptin Korma0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.9 km
  • Oriental Delights0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pennfields Plaice0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.4 km
  • Coseley5.6 km
  • Bilbrook6.3 km