WV4 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Pennhouse Avenue, 0.4km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For serious buyers, WV4 4BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00053112 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BB.
350
44
£ 45,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
50% of WV4 4BB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4BB. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4BB has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Springdale Primary School
Penn Hall School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Colton Hills Community School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Penn News0.6 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- Family Shop0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.8 km
- Penn Tandoori0.5 km
- Far East0.9 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.4 km
- Penn Balti0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Warstones Fisheries Ltd1.0 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Rustyz Food1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.4 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.5 km
- The Rose & Crown0.7 km
- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.5 km
- The Starting Gate0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.4 km
- Coseley5.1 km
- Bilbrook6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44BB · Data under Open Government Licence