PENKSIDE, WV9 5BL House Prices & Local Information

WV9 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Penkside, 0.1km from Green, Lower in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV9 5BL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 148.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00150920 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.