Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV4 4DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

WV4 4DY is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

WV4 4DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DY 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 4DY. 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.

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

WV4 4DY has low crime rates — 28 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 offences68
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

A

Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.9 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils1.5 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.5 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Penn News0.2 km
  • Warstones Mini Market1.0 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.8 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.9 km
  • Penn Balti0.3 km
  • Pennys Cafe0.8 km
  • Bird Boi1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Oriental Delights0.9 km
  • Chip Stop1.0 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Springhill Chinese Fast Food1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount1.0 km
  • The Hollybush0.8 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.1 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Penn Cricket Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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