Postcode WV4 4LJ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Penn is £47,500 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Windsor Avenue Playing Fields.
Upper Penn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Penn has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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 of residents in Upper Penn is £47,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 4LJ.
Upper Penn near WV4 4LJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Windsor Avenue Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Windsor Avenue Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Warstones Green | Large | Walking directions to Warstones Green |
| 0.4 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 £35,000 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 | 41 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £42,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £241,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penn
In the WV4 4LJ postcode area, located within Upper Penn, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | 5 Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 4PP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Sarb's Convenience | 199 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NG | Walking directions to Sarb's Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.