Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

LANCASTER GARDENS, WV4 4DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER GARDENS, WV4 4DN.

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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 4DN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 35.5% year-on-year.

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

WV4 4DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lancaster Gardens, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 35.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DN 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 4DN. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

7 sales · Mean £ 340,207

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

14 sales · Mean £ 214,500

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

WV4 4DN has low crime rates — 15 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 offences24
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.7 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.7 km
P

Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • Penn News0.3 km
  • Warstones Mini Market0.9 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.8 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.8 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.7 km
  • Penn Balti0.2 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.8 km
  • Pennys Cafe1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Oriental Delights0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Lai Do 20.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.8 km
  • The Hollybush1.0 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.3 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.8 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.8 km
  • Coseley5.1 km
  • Tipton7.1 km