WV4 5LW is a safe, established residential area on Buttons Farm Road, 0.7km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For serious buyers, WV4 5LW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00053106 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTONS FARM ROAD, WV4 5LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTONS FARM ROAD, WV4 5LW.
288
44
£ 47,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 5LW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV4 5LW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 5LW. The average age is 43.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 5LW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Penn Hall School
Springdale Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Penn Fields School
Highfields School
Warstones Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- MFG Penn Service Station0.3 km
- Simply Drinks0.1 km
- Coven Heath Nursery Shop0.1 km
- Everyday Better0.1 km
- Lloyd Hill Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chip Stop0.2 km
- Springhill Chinese Fast Food0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- The Springhill0.3 km
- The Hollybush0.1 km
- The Rose & Crown0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Pennys Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.9 km
- Coseley5.7 km
- Tipton7.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV45LW · Data under Open Government Licence