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.
WV4 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV4 4DY.
323
56
£ 47,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Penn Hall School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Springdale Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Highfields School
Penn Fields School
Colton Hills Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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