Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PRITCHETT AVENUE, WV4 6PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITCHETT AVENUE, WV4 6PJ.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV4 6PJ 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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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in WV4 6PJ — 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.

home £120,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 6PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pritchett Avenue, 0.4km from Lanesfield in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Spring Vale ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV4 6PJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 6PJ are sourced from Output Area E00053179 (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 6PJ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 101,530

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

WV4 6PJ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences93
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime17
Other crime10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Hill Avenue Academy

Outstanding348 pupils0.1 km
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Lanesfield Primary School

Good331 pupils0.2 km
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Spring Vale Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.0 km
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Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU)

Inadequate49 pupils1.1 km
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Orchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service)

Good51 pupils1.1 km
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The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU)

Good14 pupils1.1 km
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Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre

Good49 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Horse And Jockey1.0 km
  • Three Crowns0.7 km
  • 44 Club0.3 km
  • Elisabeth Arms0.7 km
  • Three Cups Public House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Saturn Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
  • Lets Ketchup0.5 km
  • Sam An Ella's Cafe Also Trading As The Forge Hammer Pizza0.5 km
  • The Garden Bar0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Spring Road Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Dovedale Chippy0.7 km
  • Eataliano0.7 km
  • Woodcross Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Yo! China0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Ettingshall Express1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Best Price0.7 km
  • Child's Avenue Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Coseley Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley1.8 km
  • Wolverhampton3.6 km
  • Tipton4.0 km