Affluence in WV4 5LU
How WV4 5LU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upper Penn
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,769 (2024)
WV4 5LUWolverhampton
How well off WV4 5LU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV4 5LU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WV4 5LU area is above that, at 62.4%. 21.7% are retired and 6.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV4 5LU area is broadly in line with that, at 37%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV4 5LU area is broadly in line with that, at 33.6%. 14.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV4 5LU sits in (Upper Penn): about 1,769 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.