Muchall Road is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5SE 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 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5QT, WV4 5AD, WV4 5TR, WV4 5QS, WV4 5QU, WV4 5SG, WV4 5SD, WV4 5TW, WV4 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV4 5SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 24.8% | 21.8% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 59.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 47.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 33.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56.6% | 42.4% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 83.1% | 76.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 76.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 0.2% | -15.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 13.3% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 29.5% | 0.9% | 28.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muchall Road was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Graiseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Muchall Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Graiseley and the 188th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2023-12-20 | £536,318 |
| 29 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-06-05 | £504,921 |
| Grovelands, 5 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2017-07-26 | £836,084 |
| 34 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2016-09-16 | £421,971 |
| 15 Muchall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2016-05-23 | £566,958 |
WV4 5SE 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG | - not rated | 674 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 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warstones Primary School Warstones Road , Penn WV4 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale Primary School Warstones Drive , Penn WV4 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bantock Primary School Aston Street , Penn Fields WV3 0HY | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Community 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 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Compton Park , Compton Road West WV3 9DU | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,247 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 | 3,312 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 | 1,420 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 | 1,158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 434b Dudley Road , Blakenhall WV2 3AQ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,356 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 | 2,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley House Luncheon Club | Bromley House, Bromley Place | 214 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 342 yd | |
| Bird Boi | Mount Tavern, 245 Penn Road | 424 yd | |
| Penn Balti | 394 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 520 yd | |
| Le Flamme | 280 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tavern | 245 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 341 yd | |
| Penn Bowling Club | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 342 yd | |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club | Woodfield Sports And Social Club, Woodfield Avenue | 523 yd | |
| Penn Cricket Club | Mount Road, Penn | 652 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | 351 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Palace | 390 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 520 yd | |
| Lai Do 2 | 254 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 524 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 268 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 524 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 586 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Cricket Club Club House Club House Mount Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club Woodfield Avenue | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Woodfield Junior School WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Colton Hills School Community School JEREMY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Hanbury Lawn Tennis Club HANBURY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 913 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.