Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DA 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
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV4 4DA — age 47, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 43.2% year-on-year.

home £231,485 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4DA is a safe, established residential area on Penn Road, 0.7km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 43.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DA 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 4DA. 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

Terraced

£ 186,500

6 sales · Mean £ 183,916

Semi-Detached

£ 315,200

2 sales · Mean £ 315,200

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

WV4 4DA has low crime rates — 20 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 offences36
Other theft7
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.5 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.0 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.1 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.1 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lai Do 20.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Penn Chippy0.4 km
  • Penn Palace0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.4 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.8 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Penn Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Penn Tandoori0.5 km
  • Bird Boi0.4 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.3 km
  • Le Flamme0.5 km
  • Malabar Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.5 km
  • Coseley4.8 km
  • Tipton6.8 km