WV4 5SB is a sought-after residential area on Hinstock Close, 0.9km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For serious buyers, WV4 5SB 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 5SB are sourced from Output Area E00053097 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HINSTOCK CLOSE, WV4 5SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINSTOCK CLOSE, WV4 5SB.
309
39
£ 47,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 5SB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WV4 5SB's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £205k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £205k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 5SB. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
4 sales · Mean £ 169,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 5SB has low crime rates — 18 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
Woodfield Primary School
Colton Hills Community School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Penn Hall School
Warstones Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Springdale Primary School
Goldthorn Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Penn News0.5 km
- Paul's Superstore0.7 km
- Family Shop0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.0 km
- Birchwood Stores0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Lai Do 20.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Penn Chippy0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.6 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.7 km
- Penn Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Rose & Crown0.7 km
- Rebecca Portwood0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Penn Tandoori0.7 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.7 km
- Penn Balti0.4 km
- Bird Boi0.6 km
- Bromley House Luncheon Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Coseley4.5 km
- Tipton6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV45SB · Data under Open Government Licence