WV4 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Wells Road, 0.6km 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 4BQ offers 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. 91% 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 — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00053082 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLS ROAD, WV4 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, WV4 4BQ.
408
42
£ 45,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 4BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WV4 4BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% 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 up 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4BQ. The average age is 42.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
8 sales · Mean £ 282,243
Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4BQ has low crime rates — 21 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
Warstones Primary School
Penn Hall School
Springdale Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Colton Hills Community School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Penn News0.4 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
- Family Shop1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.8 km
- Penn Tandoori0.6 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.5 km
- Penn Balti0.3 km
- Bird Boi0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Lai Do 20.6 km
- Oriental Delights0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.7 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 Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Coseley5.1 km
- Bilbrook7.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44BQ · Data under Open Government Licence