Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

SUNDRIDGE WALK, WV4 4YH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDRIDGE WALK, WV4 4YH.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime18
Public order14
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Highfields School

Good1661 pupils0.3 km
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Penn Fields School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils0.9 km
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Bhylls Acre Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Castlecroft Primary School

Good243 pupils1.3 km
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Smestow Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co-Operative0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Merry Hill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton4.4 km
  • Bilbrook6.2 km
  • Coseley6.6 km