Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV4 4DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, WV4 4DH is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

WV4 4DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

Within the WV4 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DH 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 4DH. 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.

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

WV4 4DH has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

A

Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.6 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.8 km
P

Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.9 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.4 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.5 km
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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Penn News0.2 km
  • Warstones Mini Market0.9 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.9 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.9 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.8 km
  • Penn Balti0.2 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.9 km
  • Pennys Cafe0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Oriental Delights0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Lai Do 20.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.9 km
  • The Hollybush0.9 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.2 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club1.0 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.9 km
  • Coseley5.1 km
  • Tipton7.1 km