Pinfold Lane is in Penn, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 4EW 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 Pinfold Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 4DL, WV4 4EG, WV4 4DJ, WV4 4DX, WV4 4EF, WV4 4DS, WV4 4EL, WV4 4EN, WV4 4DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV4 4EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 48.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 55% | 51.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WV4 4EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 62.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 48% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 40.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19.7% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 42% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 16.7% | 21.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 66.6% | 65% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 88.4% | 88.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 88.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 21% | 0.9% | 20.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinfold Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Penn average.
Pinfold Lane has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Penn and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 786 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-28 | £305,336 |
| 44 Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-30 | £391,070 |
| 58 Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-06-28 | £309,966 |
| 54 Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2014-05-02 | £244,484 |
| 48 Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2007-04-16 | £282,182 |
WV4 4EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Sedgley Road , Penn WV4 5LG | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Telford Gardens , Merry Hill WV3 7LE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,709 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 | 3,212 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 | 2,042 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 | 752 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road , WV3 9RB | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton The Way Youth Zone, School Street , WV3 0NR | - not rated | 3,145 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 Balti | 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 485 yd | |
| Malabar Restaurant | Malabar, 315A Penn Road | 503 yd | |
| Wings And Paws Shop LTD | Wings And Paws, 58 Warstones Road | 644 yd | |
| Indigo | Indigo Resturant, Claverley Drive | 697 yd | |
| Evoke | 54 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown | 351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 422 yd | |
| Penn Bowling Club | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 863 yd | |
| The Hollybush | 494 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 932 yd | |
| Mount Tavern | 245 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 979 yd | |
| Himley Hall Sailing Club | Himley Park, C/o 32 Coalway Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Palace | 390 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 485 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 503 yd | |
| Subway | 321 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 503 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 503 yd | |
| Kings Chip Inn Fish Bar | 62 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 485 yd | |
| Co-Op | The Co-Operative Food, 46 Warstones Road | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Avenue Playing Fields PINFOLD LANE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Springdale Primary School WARSTONES DRIVE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Hanbury Lawn Tennis Club HANBURY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Penn Hall School VICARAGE ROAD | 727 yd | |
| Woodfield Junior School WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club Woodfield Avenue | tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.