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.
BALMORAL ROAD, WV4 5SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL ROAD, WV4 5SZ.
391
40
£ 47,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Colton Hills Community School
Woodfield Primary School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Goldthorn Park Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Penn Hall School
Phoenix Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Barons Court Hotel0.9 km
- Park Hall Hotel (Wolverhampton) Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.3 km
- Coseley4.2 km
- Tipton6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV45SZ · Data under Open Government Licence