Postcode report
WV4 4AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV4 4AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV4 4AA is a postcode in Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV4 4AA, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV4 4AA are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV4 4AA is based on Wolverhampton 030 Census 2021. It covers 8,143 residents, 3,440 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near WV4 4AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 84 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV4 4AA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV4 4AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV4 4AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV4 4AA
Is WV4 4AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV4 4AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV4 4AA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV4 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV4 4AA?
LocaleIQ matched WV4 4AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV4 4AA?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV4 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.