Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WOODLAND COTTAGES, WV4 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND COTTAGES, WV4 4DG.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 68% owned. WV4 4DG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodland Cottages, 0.6km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00053094 (shared with 11 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 4DG. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian26.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 219,950

1 sales · Mean £ 219,950

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

WV4 4DG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.6 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.8 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.0 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
  • Penn News0.1 km
  • Simply Drinks0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Wings And Paws Shop LTD1.0 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.9 km
  • Pennys Cafe0.9 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.8 km
  • Penn Balti0.1 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Lai Do 20.9 km
  • Oriental Delights1.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.9 km
  • The Hollybush0.9 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.2 km
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.8 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.9 km
  • Coseley5.0 km
  • Tipton7.0 km