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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.

Data Sources

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