Sandringham Road is in Wolverhampton and in Wolverhampton district. WV4 5SY 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 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV4 5TA, WV4 5SZ, WV4 5SX, WV4 5TG, WV4 5TD, WV4 5ST, WV4 5TN, WV4 5TB, WV4 5TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV4 5SY is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 45.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 54.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 5SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 32.6% | 33.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 53.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 48.9% | 49.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 39.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 40.7% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 37.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.5% | 38.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 75.3% | 76.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 76.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.6% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.3% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 36.2% | 0.9% | 35.3% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandringham Road was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Blakenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandringham Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blakenhall and the 110th lowest crime rate of 782 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-20 | £258,989 |
| 37 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-05-26 | £309,143 |
| 37 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-03-11 | £256,356 |
| 35 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 1999-06-04 | £319,791 |
| 27 Sandringham Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-07-24 | £312,115 |
WV4 5SY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Junior School Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Junior School Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Infant School Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,019 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 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield High School Wolverhampton Road East , WV4 6AP | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - 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 | 1,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Wolverhampton School Penn Road , WV3 0EG | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wolverhampton Junior School Penn Road , WV3 0EF | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Hall School Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kairos Academy (KS4) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 1out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 534 yd | |
| Bird Boi | Mount Tavern, 245 Penn Road | 636 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 639 yd | |
| Le Flamme | 280 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 726 yd | |
| Penn Tandoori | 272 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tavern | 245 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 615 yd | |
| Penn Bowling Club | Penn Bowling And Social Club, Manor Road | 639 yd | |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club | Woodfield Sports And Social Club, Woodfield Avenue | 730 yd | |
| Penn Cricket Club | Mount Road, Penn | 771 yd | |
| R.A.F.A. Club | Royal Air Force Association, 26 Goldthorn Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lai Do 2 | 254 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 730 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 268 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 730 yd | |
| Penn Palace | 390 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 952 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 331 Penn Road | 998 yd | |
| Penn Chippy | 329 Penn Road, Wolverhampton | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Limited, 400 Penn Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colton Hills School Community School JEREMY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Penn Cricket Club Club House Club House Mount Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Park Hall Health Club And Spa PARK DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club Woodfield Avenue | tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Woodfield Junior School WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WOODFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.