Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

FOXHILLS ROAD, WV4 4SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHILLS ROAD, WV4 4SS.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV4 4SS — age 45, 85% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 30.9% year-on-year.

home £275,200 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4SS is a sought-after residential area on Foxhills Road, 0.9km from Penn in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Merry Hill ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 4SS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 30.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4SS are sourced from Output Area E00052958 (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 4SS. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 187,000

9 sales · Mean £ 220,383

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

WV4 4SS has low crime rates — 17 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 offences28
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Penn Service Station0.3 km
  • Simply Drinks0.5 km
  • Hollybush Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Coven Heath Nursery Shop0.5 km
  • Everyday Better0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Hollybush0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter0.8 km
  • The Springhill0.2 km
  • Springhill Cricket Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Springhill Chinese Fast Food0.3 km
  • Chip Stop0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pennys Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton5.1 km
  • Coseley6.2 km
  • Bilbrook7.4 km