Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV4 4AA.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV4 4AA — age 55, 59% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV4 4AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.2km from Goldthorn Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00053109 (shared with 14 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 4AA. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian26.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

Detached

£ 357,500

1 sales · Mean £ 357,500

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

WV4 4AA has low crime rates — 29 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 offences71
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.3 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils0.7 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils0.9 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.2 km
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Graiseley Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.3 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bingley Stores0.9 km
  • Dhillons Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sharma Garages0.3 km
  • Wardak Supermarket1.0 km
  • Wolves Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bruford Arms0.9 km
  • The Starting Gate0.5 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.5 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Happy Kidz Day Care1.0 km
  • Net's Nosh0.4 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.2 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.3 km
  • Bird Boi0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Lotus House0.9 km
  • Rustyz Food0.5 km
  • N V Catering0.8 km
  • Sandwich0.7 km
  • Villiers FIsh Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barons Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Goldthorn Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton2.8 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Tipton6.8 km