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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 1 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
51
Deprivation level
4/10
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
28.47(-26%)
Shoplifting
6.09(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-20%)
Public order
3.96(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-48%)
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

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £335K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Upper Penn area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Penn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£316
Semi-Detached33£260,000£284
Terraced8£215,000£237
Flats2£39,500£82

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Penn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Penn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,500—£172,500£150,250
2017£237,500£61,000£188,000£136,250
2018£302,500£59,000£185,750£164,000
2019£278,750£62,500£185,000£160,000
2020£286,500—£210,000£175,000
2021£322,500£72,500£224,950£168,000
2022£385,000£60,500£256,250£176,750
2023£325,000£45,000£240,000£192,500
2024£350,000£39,000£248,750£238,500
2025£360,000£36,500£270,000£230,000
2026£365,000£34,000£250,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Penn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Penn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227—£176£177
2017£214£133£194£157
2018£239£125£191£209
2019£229£126£200£208
2020£240—£208£199
2021£280£119£230£209
2022£303£122£266£237
2023£289£76£284£261
2024£288£79£260£263
2025£340£79£286£242
2026£287£73£299£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Penn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Upper Penn

WV45QZ

Wakeley Hill

WV45NY

Peterdale Drive

WV45SB

Hinstock Close

WV44JA

Rutland Avenue

WV45QD

Butts Road

WV44DE

Manor Close

WV45QA

Butts Road

WV45PR

Rebecca Gardens

WV44HW

Penn Road

WV44DY

Manor Close

WV45JE

Mount Pleasant

WV44JW

Braden Road

WV45PW

Church Hill

WV45QU

Enderby Drive

WV45LX

Foxlands Avenue

WV44JY

Warstones Road

WV45HU

Vicarage Road

WV45JD

Church Hill

WV44DD

Hopstone Gardens

WV44EJ

Canterbury Road

WV45QX

Wakeley Hill

WV45JF

Pennwood Lane

WV45PL

Lea Manor Drive

WV44HL

Lytton Avenue

WV44LU

Warstones Road

WV44HZ

Fancourt Avenue

WV45QY

The Fold

WV45PQ

Trimpley Gardens

WV45PP

Amanda Avenue

WV44DF

Penn Road

WV45HT

Chamberlains Lane

WV44EH

Canterbury Road

WV45RB

Wakeley Hill

WV44LN

Oakley Grove

WV45NS

Brenton Road

WV44HU

Penn Road

WV45HX

Vicarage Road

WV45PS

Virginia Drive

WV44HY

Fancourt Avenue

WV44EU

Brookdale Drive

WV45QL

Thurlstone Drive

WV44EL

Regent Road

WV45LW

Buttons Farm Road