Penn
Ward in Wolverhampton, England
| Coordinates: | 52.562, -2.155 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 89 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01902 (Wolverhampton) |
Penn is a largely residential ward on high ground to the north‑west of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, known for leafy streets, a mix of Victorian and post‑war housing, and sweeping views over the city towards the Shropshire countryside. The area includes green spaces such as Penn Common, which give it a semi‑rural feel despite being close to urban amenities.
Historically a village absorbed into the expanding city, Penn retains a local shopping parade along Penn Road and an active community life with residents’ groups and small businesses. It’s popular with commuters and families thanks to good road links towards the M54 and nearby towns, while its elevated position and mixture of housing types reflect both older local character and modern suburban development.
Postcode districts covering Penn
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 13.4 miles
- Wolverhampton 2.4 miles
- Dudley 4.9 miles
- Walsall 7.7 miles
- Telford 15.8 miles
- West Bromwich 7.6 miles
- Solihull 17.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 14 miles
- Cannock 11.2 miles
- Redditch 20.7 miles
- Tamworth 20.2 miles
- Stafford 17.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Merry Hill Ward 0.7 miles
- Graiseley Ward 1.1 miles
- Blakenhall Ward 1.3 miles
- Wombourne North Ward 1.5 miles
- Gospel End Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Park Ward 2 miles
- Lower Penn Parish 2.1 miles
- Tettenhall Wightwick Ward 2.1 miles
- Ettingshall South & Spring Vale Ward 2.1 miles
- Ettingshall North Ward 2.2 miles
- St. Peters Ward 2.2 miles
- Sedgley Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Penn
WV4 4JN, WV4 4ET, WV4 4DS, WV2 4QA, WV4 4EE, WV4 5SU, WV4 4DU, WV4 5RZ, WV4 4BQ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 18.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 39.3 miles
- Wolverhampton Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Coseley Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Penn Ad
- The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf 3 2.2 miles
- Ely House Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- A Park View Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Barons Court Hotel 3 1 mile
- Novotel Wolverhampton City Centre Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse 3 2.9 miles
- Park Hall Hotel and Spa Wolverhampton 4 1.1 miles
- Glamsflat Troccadero 2 2.1 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley 4 5.6 miles
- Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre 3 2.3 miles
Schools in Penn
- Penn Hall School Special
- Warstones Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 3 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 6 miles
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 8.8 miles
- Davenport House Estate 8.9 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 9.6 miles
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 11.4 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 11.9 miles
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 12.4 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 12.4 miles
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 12.5 miles