Area guide · South Staffordshire

Living in Penkridge

A snapshot of life in Penkridge, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Penkridge is a village in South Staffordshire, West Midlands with a population of 8,364. The average house price is £309,211 and the overall crime rate is 50.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Penkridge ranks

Population

8,364

Avg House Price

£309,211

Crime Rate

50.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

375 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,204.5

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Penkridge's detached homes (£380,404) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£129,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Penkridge prices have risen 5% over the last 9 years (£295,783 → £309,211).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£380,404	£375,000	52
Semi-Detached	£280,652	£280,000	33
Terraced	£196,673	£185,000	21
Flat	£129,167	£122,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Penkridge is 50.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Penkridge: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	3
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Marshbrook First School	Primary	Good
Penkridge Middle School	Secondary	Good
Princefield First School	Primary	Good
St Michael's CofE (A) First School	Primary	Good
Wolgarston High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Penkridge averages 375 Mbps — 275% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Penkridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,330

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,364
Median Age	48
Median Household Income	£30,204.5
Employment Rate	55.1%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Penkridge?

The average house price in Penkridge is £309,211 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Penkridge?

The most affordable entry point in Penkridge is a flat, with an average price of £129,167.

Is Penkridge a safe place to live?

Penkridge has a recorded crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Penkridge?

Penkridge has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Penkridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Penkridge are around 375 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.7% of premises.

How big is Penkridge?

Penkridge is a settlement in South Staffordshire with a population of approximately 8,364.

Most compared with

How does Penkridge stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Penkridge

House price: £332,275 · £309,211
Crime rate: 48.3 · 50.5
Distance: 9.2 mi

Aldridge

Penkridge

House price: £354,442 · £309,211
Crime rate: 90.5 · 50.5
Distance: 11.3 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Penkridge

House price: £214,068 · £309,211
Crime rate: 91.9 · 50.5
Distance: 11.0 mi

Bloxwich

Penkridge

House price: £244,941 · £309,211
Crime rate: 90.5 · 50.5
Distance: 8.8 mi

Brownhills

Penkridge

House price: £253,612 · £309,211
Crime rate: 90.6 · 50.5
Distance: 9.4 mi

Burntwood

Penkridge

House price: £278,343 · £309,211
Crime rate: 55.2 · 50.5
Distance: 8.2 mi

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