Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DQ is established retirement territory. 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 4DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.5km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For families considering a move, WV4 4DQ represents 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. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Detached

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

WV4 4DQ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences75
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.5 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils0.9 km
P

Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.9 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.0 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.4 km
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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils1.5 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Penn News0.2 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • MFG Penn Service Station1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.9 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.9 km
  • Penn Balti0.2 km
  • Pennys Cafe0.8 km
  • Bird Boi0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Oriental Delights0.9 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Penn Chippy0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.9 km
  • The Hollybush0.8 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.1 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Penn Cricket Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton4.0 km
  • Coseley5.1 km
  • Tipton7.0 km