Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

BALMORAL ROAD, WV4 5SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL ROAD, WV4 5SZ.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WV4 5SZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV4 5SZ is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Road, 0.7km from Goldthorn Hill in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 5SZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 5SZ are sourced from Output Area E00053091 (shared with 17 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 5SZ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian44.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 211,000

8 sales · Mean £ 222,312

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

WV4 5SZ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences50
Vehicle crime8
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils0.4 km
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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.7 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.2 km
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Goldthorn Park Primary School

Good428 pupils1.2 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good462 pupils1.4 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.4 km
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Phoenix Nursery School

Good40 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Penn News0.9 km
  • Billa Mini Market1.0 km
  • Blakenhall Post Office1.0 km
  • Goldthorn Foodstore1.0 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Sandwich1.0 km
  • Villiers FIsh Bar1.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • Lai Do 20.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.5 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.9 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.6 km
  • Penn Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Penn Cricket Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.7 km
  • Penn Balti0.8 km
  • Penn Tandoori0.6 km
  • Bird Boi0.5 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barons Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Park Hall Hotel (Wolverhampton) Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.3 km
  • Coseley4.2 km
  • Tipton6.3 km