Pencombe Drive is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5EW is located in the Blakenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 5EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5EP, WV4 5ER, WV4 5AG, WV4 5DS, WV4 5DT, WV4 5DU, WV4 5EL, WV4 5EN, WV4 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV4 5EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 26% | 27.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 57.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 47.7% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5EW this area, 34.7% 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 | 26.4% | 34.7% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 31.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 4.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 54.6% | 60.3% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 57.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -67.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, 53.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 53.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.3% | 36.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 30.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 53.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 27.1% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 13.3% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 3.1% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 16.4% | 1.2% | 15.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 13.7% | 46.2% | -32.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 68.9% | 0.9% | 68.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencombe Drive was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Pencombe Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 159th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-09-30 | £307,310 |
| 6 Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-02-16 | £299,206 |
| 17 Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-03-31 | £240,425 |
| 8 Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2015-09-25 | £252,953 |
| 42 Pencombe Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-02-09 | £260,425 |
WV4 5EW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorn Park Primary School Ward Road , WV4 5ET | 2out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Malins Road , Parkfields WV4 6AW | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Vale Primary School Kenilworth Crescent , Parkfield WV4 6SD | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Dimmock Street , Parkfield WV4 6HB | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Park Street South , Blakenhall WV2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,903 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 | 1,436 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Centre (Home and Hospital PRU) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Galli | Frydays, 316 Dudley Road | 455 yd | |
| Mr B Caribbean Takeaway | 275 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 462 yd | |
| Oro | 312 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 531 yd | |
| MGs Cafe | MG's Cafe, 41 Birmingham New Road | 588 yd | |
| The Toffee Nosed Cake Company Ltd | Unit 4, Park View Centre | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorn Pub | The Goldthorn Pub, Goldthorn Hill | 613 yd | |
| Parkfield Central Bar | 36 - 37 Martin Street, Wolverhampton | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Wok | 716 Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton | 399 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 715B Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton | 399 yd | |
| Panjab Pizza | 278 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 504 yd | |
| Dosa Hut | 314 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 531 yd | |
| KamBo | 33 Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Goldthorn Hill | 421 yd | |
| La Cakery | 274 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The British Sikh School LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS LAWNSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Park Hall Health Club And Spa PARK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Spring Vale Primary School KENILWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Springvale Park KENILWORTH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Colton Hills School Community School JEREMY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.