WV4 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Inverkip Walk, 0.4km from Parkfield in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WV4 6BF offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 62.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00167339 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INVERKIP WALK, WV4 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INVERKIP WALK, WV4 6BF.
230
35
£ 37,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 6BF 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
WV4 6BF has a highly multicultural community character — 67% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 62.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 6BF. The average age is 34.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 89,000
4 sales · Mean £ 92,875
Terraced
£ 256,000
1 sales · Mean £ 256,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 6BF has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkfield Primary School
Windsor Nursery School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy
The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU)
Orchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service)
Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU)
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Spring Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- 1st Stop Fighting Cocks0.9 km
- Anderson Chemist0.9 km
- Phoenix Express0.7 km
- Phoenix Park Supermarket0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- St Teresas Catholic Primary School0.5 km
- Chai Galli0.9 km
- Lets Ketchup0.8 km
- MG's Cafe0.2 km
- Mr B Caribbean Takeaway0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- K.ing Food0.3 km
- Oro0.9 km
- Panjab Pizza0.9 km
- Dosa Hut0.9 km
- Hardy's Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- La Cakery0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Parkfields Central Bar0.2 km
- Three Cups Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton2.6 km
- Coseley2.7 km
- Tipton4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV46BF · Data under Open Government Licence