Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV3 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV3 0EE.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV3 0EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV3 0EE is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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

WV3 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.4km from Blakenhall in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Graiseley ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

Day-to-day life in WV3 0EE has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 WV3 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00052847 (shared with 9 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 WV3 0EE. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.5%
Asian / British Asian36.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

WV3 0EE has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences148
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.1 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils0.7 km
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils1.0 km
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Merridale Primary School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Perfect Prep Limited (Unit 15A)0.2 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Bob Jones Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Mr Singhs Pizza Wolverhampton Ltd0.9 km
  • Shawarma & Grill0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Amaans Meat Supplies0.8 km
  • Billa Mini Market0.6 km
  • Blakenhall Post Office0.6 km
  • Blakenhall Stores0.7 km
  • Goldthorn Foodstore0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bruford Arms Grill0.6 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Golden Silver Suite0.8 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.5 km
  • Ukranian Social Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Monsoon Catering0.7 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.5 km
  • Uppals0.8 km
  • Veggie Lounge0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.2 km
  • Barons Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Steel Mill Events Ltd1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.1 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Bilbrook6.5 km