Pennwood Lane is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5JF 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 Pennwood Lane, Wolverhampton, WV4 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5JE, WV4 5JB, WV4 5NZ, WV4 5JD, WV4 5JJ, WV4 5NY, WV4 5LG, WV4 5JA, WV4 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV4 5JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.3% | 52.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 5JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 19.1% | 23.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 54.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 39.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 40.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 43.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.9% | 82.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennwood Lane was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Penn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennwood Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Penn and the 344th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteoaks Pennwood Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-10-20 | £461,491 |
| Whiteoaks Pennwood Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-11-09 | £522,533 |
| Pennwood Ridge Pennwood Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2013-11-22 | £1,123,237 |
| Whiteoaks Pennwood Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-05-19 | £371,579 |
WV4 5JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 5,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Sedgley Road , Penn WV4 5LG | - not rated | 136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Sedgley Road , Penn WV4 5LG | - not rated | 136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Infant School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield High School Wolverhampton Road East , WV4 6AP | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 5,175 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 | 2,451 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 | - not rated | 505 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malabar Restaurant | Malabar, 315A Penn Road | 626 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 715 yd | |
| Penn Balti | 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 717 yd | |
| Penny's Cafe | 566 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Cricket Club | Mount Road, Penn | 556 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 576 yd | |
| Rebecca Portwood | Penn Golf Club, Penn Common | 695 yd | |
| The Barley Mow Pub | Penn Common, South Staffordshire | 695 yd | |
| Penn Golf Club Ltd | Penn Common, South Staffordshire | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 626 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 626 yd | |
| Subway | 321 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 626 yd | |
| Penn Palace | 390 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Hall School VICARAGE ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Penn Golf Club Ltd PENN GOLF CLUB PENN GOLF CLUB PENN COMMON | golf | 693 yd |
| Penn Cricket Club Club House Club House Mount Road | grass pitches | 871 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.