Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON ROAD, WV4 4AP.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WV4 4AP — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 103.6% year-on-year.

home £212,550 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Leighton Road, 0.2km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

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 £212k, up 103.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00053110 (shared with 3 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 4AP. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.4%
Asian / British Asian41.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.9%

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

Detached

£ 285,100

1 sales · Mean £ 285,100

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

12 sales · Mean £ 208,770

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

WV4 4AP has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.3 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.2 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.3 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Penn News0.8 km
  • Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • Family Shop1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.9 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.5 km
  • Far East0.7 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.3 km
  • Penn Balti0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Warstones Fisheries Ltd0.9 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Rustyz Food0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.3 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Gunmakers Arms1.0 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.9 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.3 km
  • Coseley5.2 km
  • Bilbrook6.7 km