Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

323

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 68% owned. WV4 4DF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

WV4 4DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.7km from Penn 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00053094 (shared with 11 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 4DF. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian26.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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WV4 4DF 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 offences34
Vehicle crime8
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.7 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.1 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Penn News0.1 km
  • Family Shop1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Lai Do 20.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Penn Chippy0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club1.0 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.8 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.3 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.7 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Penn Tandoori0.8 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.8 km
  • Penn Balti0.0 km
  • Bird Boi0.7 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.8 km
  • Coseley4.9 km
  • Tipton6.9 km