Penn Road is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 4AD is located in the Penn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5TZ, WV4 5SL, WV4 5TY, WV4 5UP, WV4 5SN, WV3 7LT, WV4 4AG, WV4 5SF, WV4 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV4 4AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 53.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47% | 46.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 31.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 38.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 19.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 32.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 15.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WV4 4AD this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 30.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 30% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 24.5% | 22% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 18.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 62.3% | 64.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 80.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 81% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.5% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 21.2% | 0.9% | 20.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Road was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penn Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 388th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 The Gallery, 282 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-18 | £166,185 |
| Flat 21 The Gallery, 282 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-22 | £185,926 |
| Flat 11 The Gallery, 282 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-15 | £212,487 |
| 262 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-26 | £211,325 |
| Flat 23 The Gallery, 282 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-10-12 | £162,859 |
WV4 4AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV4 4AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG | - not rated | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bantock Primary School Aston Street , Penn Fields WV3 0HY | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Park Street South , Blakenhall WV2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School Tettenhall Road , Tettenhall WV6 0BY | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Paget Road , WV6 0DU | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Tandoori | 272 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 2 yd | |
| Le Flamme | 280 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 8 yd | |
| Bird Boi | Mount Tavern, 245 Penn Road | 106 yd | |
| Little Oaks Day Nursery | 1 Woodfield Avenue, Wolverhampton | 186 yd | |
| Bromley House Luncheon Club | Bromley House, Bromley Place | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club | Woodfield Sports And Social Club, Woodfield Avenue | 3 yd | |
| Mount Tavern | 245 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 185 yd | |
| Himley Hall Sailing Club | Himley Park, C/o 32 Coalway Road | 567 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | 134 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton | 673 yd | |
| R.A.F.A. Club | Royal Air Force Association, 26 Goldthorn Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lai Do 2 | 254 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 2 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 268 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 2 yd | |
| Rustyz Food | 246 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton | 705 yd | |
| Pennfields Plaice | 144 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton | 783 yd | |
| Pooja Mithai & Namkeen | 244 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club Woodfield Avenue | tennis courts | 158 yd |
| Woodfield Junior School WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Hanbury Lawn Tennis Club HANBURY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Penn Fields School (Closed) Birches Barn Road | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Bradmore Recreation Ground BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND BRADMORE RECREATION GROUND CHURCH ROAD | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| The Royal Wolverhampton School PENN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Colton Hills School Community School JEREMY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Penn Cricket Club Club House Club House Mount Road | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.