WV4 4BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pennhouse Avenue, 0.7km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 4BG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00053087 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNHOUSE AVENUE, WV4 4BG.
242
49
£ 47,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 4BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WV4 4BG has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4BG. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4BG has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Penn Hall School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Colton Hills Community School
Springdale Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Penn News0.3 km
- Family Shop0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Paul's Superstore0.6 km
- Birchwood Stores0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lai Do 20.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Penn Chippy0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.8 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.6 km
- The Rose & Crown0.5 km
- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.6 km
- Penn Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Penn Tandoori0.6 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.6 km
- Penn Balti0.2 km
- Bird Boi0.6 km
- Bromley House Luncheon Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Coseley4.9 km
- Tipton6.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44BG · Data under Open Government Licence