Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV4 4BZ.

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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 4BZ 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 4BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 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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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Penn Road, 0.6km 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 4BZ 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BZ 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 4BZ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 307,000

1 sales · Mean £ 307,000

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

WV4 4BZ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Other theft9
Vehicle crime8
Burglary6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.4 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils0.9 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.1 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 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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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Penn News0.5 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.4 km
  • Birchwood Stores0.6 km
  • G \& T Butchers0.4 km
  • Penn News0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lai Do 20.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Penn Chippy0.5 km
  • Penn Palace0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.3 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.7 km
  • The Starting Gate1.0 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.4 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Penn Tandoori0.4 km
  • Bird Boi0.3 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.2 km
  • Le Flamme0.4 km
  • Net's Nosh1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.4 km
  • Coseley4.8 km
  • Tipton6.8 km