Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

home £380,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian36.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8
Other crime5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.4 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.1 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils1.3 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.3 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
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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
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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