Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV4 4XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV4 4XL.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV4 4XL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WV4 4XL is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Trescott in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Wombourne North and Lower Penn ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 4XL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4XL are sourced from Output Area E00151185 (shared with 23 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 4XL. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,050,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

WV4 4XL has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook6.3 km
  • Codsall6.4 km
  • Wolverhampton7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shop Lane0.2 km