WV4 4DP is a safe, established residential area on Ashley Road, 0.5km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
For families considering a move, WV4 4DP represents 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00053107 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY ROAD, WV4 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY ROAD, WV4 4DP.
331
42
£ 45,000 /yr
49%
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
WV4 4DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4DP. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 217,500
4 sales · Mean £ 211,250
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4DP has low crime rates — 18 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
Springdale Primary School
Penn Hall School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Highfields School
Penn Fields School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Penn News0.5 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.7 km
- Paul's Superstore0.7 km
- Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.7 km
- Little Oaks Day Nursery0.6 km
- Penn Balti0.4 km
- Penn Tandoori0.7 km
- Bird Boi0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Oriental Delights0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar0.7 km
- Lai Do 20.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.7 km
- The Rose & Crown0.5 km
- Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.7 km
- Penn Bowling Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Coseley5.2 km
- Bilbrook6.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44DP · Data under Open Government Licence