Buttons Farm Road is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5LS 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 Buttons Farm Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5LT, WV4 5LR, WV4 5LX, WV4 5LP, WV4 5LY, WV4 5LW, WV4 5LN, WV4 5HR, WV4 4HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV4 5LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 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 5LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% 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 | 23.7% | 25% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 65.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 10.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 46.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.4% | 34.7% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.4% | 58% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 86.7% | 85.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 85.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 0.7% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 23.3% | 0.9% | 22.4% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttons Farm Road was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Penn average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Buttons Farm Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Penn and the 134th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Buttons Farm Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-02-23 | £519,465 |
| 46A Buttons Farm Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 1996-12-13 | £421,639 |
WV4 5LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 673 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Sedgley Road , Penn WV4 5LG | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Infant School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | - not rated | 1,007 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 | 2,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ounsdale High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,454 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,897 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 | 369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF | - not rated | 2,919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny's Cafe | 566 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 298 yd | |
| Malabar Restaurant | Malabar, 315A Penn Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Penn Balti | 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush | 494 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 298 yd | |
| The Springhill | The Springhill Public House, Warstones Road | 576 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Stourbridge Road, Penn | 655 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 6 Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton | 431 yd | |
| Springhill Chinese Fast Food | 2 Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton | 431 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 1,009 yd | |
| Subway | 321 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Hall School VICARAGE ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Springdale Primary School WARSTONES DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,009 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.