Postcode WV4 5HW 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 high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Woodlands Walk.
Upper Penn has a low 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 high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Upper Penn is £54,703 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from WV4 5HW.
Upper Penn near WV4 5HW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Walk |
Based on 129 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 | 47 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £260,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penn
In the WV4 5HW postcode area, located within Upper Penn, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 5HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penn Local | Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5QF | Walking directions to Penn Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 400 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-Operative Food | Braden Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4SH | Walking directions to Co-Operative Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for WV4 5HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephanie Mary Haynes
Penn - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.