Brenton Road is in Penn, Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5NS 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 Brenton Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5NX, WV4 5RA, WV4 5RB, WV4 5NY, WV4 5NZ, WV4 5NU, WV4 5QB, WV4 5PA, WV4 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV4 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 19.8% | 23.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 58.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 50% | 47.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 43.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 9.3% | 19.6% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 83.3% | 68.5% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 94.2% | 91.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 92% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brenton Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Penn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brenton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Penn and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Brenton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-21 | £228,905 |
| 111 Brenton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-15 | £343,073 |
| 75 Brenton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-18 | £317,159 |
| 65 Brenton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2021-09-28 | £381,904 |
| 103 Brenton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-12-17 | £346,196 |
WV4 5NS 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 5,303 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 | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Coppice Primary School Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smestow School Windmill Crescent , Castlecroft WV3 8HU | 2out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,935 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 | 2,191 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 | 547 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Centre (Home and Hospital PRU) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust Caterer | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 433 yd | |
| Malabar Restaurant | Malabar, 315A Penn Road | 445 yd | |
| Penn Balti | 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 519 yd | |
| Bromley House Luncheon Club | Bromley House, Bromley Place | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Cricket Club | Mount Road, Penn | 308 yd | |
| Penn Bowling Club | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 433 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 510 yd | |
| Rebecca Portwood | Penn Golf Club, Penn Common | 673 yd | |
| The Barley Mow Pub | Penn Common, South Staffordshire | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 445 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 445 yd | |
| Subway | 321 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 445 yd | |
| Penn Palace | 390 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Cricket Club Club House Club House Mount Road | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Penn Hall School VICARAGE ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Penn Golf Club Ltd PENN GOLF CLUB PENN GOLF CLUB PENN COMMON | golf | 671 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 | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.