Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

GORDON AVENUE, WV4 6PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON AVENUE, WV4 6PX.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV4 6PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV4 6PX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

WV4 6PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Avenue, 0.5km from Lanesfield in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Spring Vale ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, WV4 6PX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 6PX are sourced from Output Area E00053181 (shared with 5 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 6PX. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 139,000

14 sales · Mean £ 142,033

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

WV4 6PX has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime20
Other theft11
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Hill Avenue Academy

Outstanding348 pupils0.1 km
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Lanesfield Primary School

Good331 pupils0.3 km
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Spring Vale Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.0 km
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The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU)

Good14 pupils1.1 km
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Orchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service)

Good51 pupils1.1 km
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Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU)

Inadequate49 pupils1.1 km
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Parkfield Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Horse And Jockey0.8 km
  • Three Crowns0.5 km
  • Elisabeth Arms0.8 km
  • Three Cups Public House0.7 km
  • 44 Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Spring Road Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Antalya Pizza0.4 km
  • Giggs Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Dovedale Chippy0.6 km
  • Eataliano0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Nogent Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Mace (Costcutter)0.5 km
  • One Stop Spring Road0.5 km
  • Premier Woodcross Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Tshirt Lab Limited0.4 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Community Café0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
  • Delightful Desserts0.9 km
  • Lets Ketchup0.7 km
  • Sam An Ella's Cafe Also Trading As The Forge Hammer Pizza0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley1.8 km
  • Wolverhampton3.7 km
  • Tipton4.0 km