WV4 4YH is a safe, established residential area on Sundridge Walk, 0.8km from Merry Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Merry Hill ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV4 4YH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 21.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4YH are sourced from Output Area E00052983 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNDRIDGE WALK, WV4 4YH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDRIDGE WALK, WV4 4YH.
259
43
£ 37,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV4 4YH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in WV4 4YH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 21.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4YH. The average age is 43.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
2 sales · Mean £ 182,500
Terraced
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Flat
£ 65,500
1 sales · Mean £ 65,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 4YH has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfields School
Penn Fields School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Springdale Primary School
Warstones Primary School
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Castlecroft Primary School
Smestow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Penn Care Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Warstones Mini Market0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Sandhu's CostSaver0.4 km
- Chattha General Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Balti Palace0.7 km
- Wings And Paws Shop LTD0.7 km
- Evoke0.7 km
- Indigo0.7 km
- Wingers0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Merry Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Warstones Fisheries Ltd0.6 km
- Oregano0.6 km
- Oriental Delights0.7 km
- The Sandwich Shop & Bakery0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Midcounties Co-Operative0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Merry Hill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.4 km
- Bilbrook6.2 km
- Coseley6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV44YH · Data under Open Government Licence