Postcode WV4 4EF is located in a major urban area, within the Penn ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Penn area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Penn is £54,703 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Windsor Avenue Playing Fields.
Upper Penn has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Penn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Penn is £54,703 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 4EF.
Upper Penn near WV4 4EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Windsor Avenue Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Windsor Avenue Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Muchall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Muchall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Woodlands Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Walk |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Penn area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penn
In the WV4 4EF postcode area, located within Upper Penn, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 4EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 400 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Cartwright’s | Manor Close, Wolverhampton, WV4 5QF | Walking directions to Cartwright’s |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.