Postcode WV4 5PB 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 low crime levels, with around 35.5 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 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Muchall Park.
Upper Penn has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Penn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 5PB.
Upper Penn near WV4 5PB 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Muchall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Muchall Park |
| 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 5PB postcode area, located within Upper Penn, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 5PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cartwright’s | Manor Close, Wolverhampton, WV4 5QF | Walking directions to Cartwright’s |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 400 Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.