Area360 logo

Find postcode

Upper Penn

Interactive map displaying Upper Penn

About

Upper Penn is a residential suburb situated on the western edge of Wolverhampton, characterised by its elevated position and green spaces. The area is largely composed of housing developments from the mid-20th century, offering a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its location provides extensive views across the surrounding landscape towards the Shropshire countryside. The local road network connects it to the city centre and nearby towns like Sedgley.

The area is defined by its proximity to large open areas like Baggeridge Country Park, which lies just to the north. Local amenities are focused around a few shops and schools serving the community. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Bartholomew's Church, which stands on the ancient Penn Common. The general atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with much of daily life centred around the immediate neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Upper Penn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Penn is £54,703 per year. There are 2 schools in Upper Penn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Penn is home to around 6,568 people, with a population density of about 4,130.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Penn Population
6,568
Population density
4,130.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.36(-18%)
Vehicle crime
4.87(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.5(-69%)
Public order
3.5(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,190
63.77%
Indian
1,348
20.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
158
2.4%
Other
154
2.34%
Caribbean
152
2.31%
Total population: 6,570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,927
36.19%
Level 3 (A level)
904
16.98%
No qualifications
858
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 5,324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,200
46.03%
Owns with a mortgage
926
35.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
11.24%
Social rents from council
92
3.53%
Other social rented
50
1.92%
Total households: 2,607

Property prices in Upper Penn

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Upper Penn area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Penn in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Penn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£362,500
Flats4£38,750
Semi-Detached30£260,000
Terraced12£232,500

10 years median price trend in Upper Penn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Penn.

All postcodes in Upper Penn

WV45QG

Manor Close

WV44LG

Warstones Road

WV45LN

Penn Road

WV45JB

Church Hill

WV45QE

Swan Bank

WV44DG

Woodland Cottages

WV44DH

Manor Close

WV45LS

Buttons Farm Road

WV45RG

Links Road

WV44ED

Pinfold Lane

WV44JH

Hollybush Lane

WV45LW

Buttons Farm Road

WV45QB

St Catherines Crescent

WV45RE

Wakeley Hill

WV44DL

Woodhall Road

WV44LL

Oakley Road

WV44DB

Penn Road

WV44EJ

Canterbury Road

WV44EN

Pinfold Lane

WV44JN

Orton Grove

WV45HW

The Avenue

WV45JD

Church Hill

WV44EQ

Canterbury Road

WV44HJ

Scott Avenue

WV44HP

Penn Road

WV44JB

Rutland Avenue

WV45PJ

Lea Manor Drive

WV45PS

Virginia Drive

WV44ER

Pinfold Lane

WV45LP

Holden Road

WV45PH

Lea Manor Drive

WV45QR

Manor Close

WV45PB

Brenton Road

WV44EW

Pinfold Lane

WV45JJ

Pennwood Lane

WV45QL

Thurlstone Drive

WV45QW

Hyperion Drive

WV44SH

Springhill Lane

WV44LU

Warstones Road

WV45JG

Pennwood Lane

WV45LU

Foxlands Avenue

WV45PE

Church Hill

WV45RA

Wakeley Hill

WV44EH

Canterbury Road

WV44LT

Hill Croft Gardens

WV45PL

Lea Manor Drive

WV45QA

Butts Road

WV44JE

Tenbury Court

WV45NE

Lloyd Hill

WV45PX

Manor Road

WV45RB

Wakeley Hill

WV44DY

Manor Close

WV44ES

Pinfold Lane

WV44LW

Oakley Road

WV45HU

Vicarage Road

WV45JE

Mount Pleasant

WV44JY

Warstones Road

WV45HT

Chamberlains Lane

WV45PP

Amanda Avenue

WV44DF

Penn Road

WV45HN

Manor Close

WV45SB

Hinstock Close

WV45SA

Mount Road

WV44JQ

Wynchcombe Avenue

WV45PR

Rebecca Gardens

WV44HH

Lytton Avenue

WV44JD

Tenbury Gardens

WV45PY

Manor Road

WV44JA

Rutland Avenue

WV44JR

Braden Road

WV45QF

Penn Road

WV44JP

Bryan Avenue

WV45NZ

Peterdale Drive

WV45HR

Vicarage Road

WV45QZ

Wakeley Hill

WV44EU

Brookdale Drive

WV45RU

Mount Road

WV44JF

Tenbury Gardens

WV44HB

Pinfold Lane

WV44HY

Fancourt Avenue

WV45QQ

Manor Close

WV45RD

Wakeley Hill

WV45NP

Church Hill

WV44HZ

Fancourt Avenue

WV45PD

Church Hill

WV45QX

Wakeley Hill

WV44EL

Regent Road

WV44JS

Rochford Grove

WV45HZ

Wheathill Close

WV45JA

Vicarage Road

WV44JG

Wynchcombe Avenue

WV45PQ

Trimpley Gardens

WV45QD

Butts Road

WV45HP

Vicarage Road

WV44HD

Pinfold Lane

WV44LR

Warstones Road

WV44EE

Pinfold Lane

WV44EG

Pinfold Lane

WV45JH

Pennwood Lane

WV45LX

Foxlands Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.