Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

BEARNETT DRIVE, WV4 5NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEARNETT DRIVE, WV4 5NN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

175

cake
Avg Age

53

payments
Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

work
Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV4 5NN spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

home £276,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 5NN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bearnett Drive, 1.4km from Penn in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Wombourne North and Lower Penn ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Staffordshire.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00151200 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 5NN. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian25.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

£ 248,000

9 sales · Mean £ 259,888

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

WV4 5NN has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Other theft3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

A

Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.1 km
P

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km
P

Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.4 km
P

St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • MFG Penn Service Station0.8 km
  • Simply Drinks0.7 km
  • Coven Heath Nursery Shop0.7 km
  • Everyday Better0.6 km
  • Lloyd Hill Convenience Store0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hollybush0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter0.3 km
  • The Springhill0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chip Stop0.6 km
  • Springhill Chinese Fast Food0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pennys Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton5.5 km
  • Coseley6.0 km
  • Dudley7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Miller and Carter PH0.3 km
  • Miller and Carter PH0.4 km