WV4 4AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penn Road, 0.4km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For families considering a move, WV4 4AD represents 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 43.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00053109 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENN ROAD, WV4 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV4 4AD.
409
55
£ 47,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV4 4AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 59% 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 down 43.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4AD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 224,500
2 sales · Mean £ 224,500
Flat
£ 160,000
15 sales · Mean £ 158,366
Detached
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4AD has low crime rates — 22 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
Woodfield Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Colton Hills Community School
Warstones Primary School
Bantock Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
Penn Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Penn News0.9 km
- Billa Mini Market0.9 km
- Blakenhall Post Office0.9 km
- Goldthorn Foodstore0.9 km
- Paul's Superstore0.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Pooja Mithai & Namkeen0.8 km
- Sandwich0.9 km
- Villiers FIsh Bar0.9 km
- Rustyz Food0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.1 km
- R.A.F.A. Club0.7 km
- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.5 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.0 km
- The Starting Gate0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Penn Tandoori0.0 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.2 km
- Penn Balti0.8 km
- Net's Nosh0.6 km
- Bird Boi0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.0 km
- Coseley4.7 km
- Tipton6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44AD · Data under Open Government Licence