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About

Blakenhall is a residential area located just south of Wolverhampton city centre. It is primarily made up of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with some local shops and amenities along Dudley Road. The area has good transport links, including bus routes connecting it to the city centre and nearby neighbourhoods.

Blakenhall Park provides green space for residents, featuring playgrounds and sports facilities. The area has a mix of cultures, reflected in its independent businesses and places of worship. Schools and community centres serve the local population, which includes families and long-term residents. The proximity to the city centre makes it a practical location for those working or studying in Wolverhampton.

Area overview

On average Blakenhall has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year. There are 12 schools in Blakenhall: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

139

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blakenhall Population

14,363

Population density

4,723.1 per km²

Demographics

Indian

5,089

35.43%

British

3,129

21.78%

Other White

1,015

7.07%

Other

942

6.56%

African

823

5.73%

Total population: 14,364

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,409

27.61%

Owns outright

1,151

22.56%

Owns with a mortgage

981

19.22%

Social rents from council

742

14.54%

Other social rented

605

11.86%

Total households: 5,103

Property prices in Blakenhall

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£261,000	£236,000	£260,000	£355,000	£363,000
Flats	4	£99,250	£57,000	£81,000	£113,750	£128,750
Semi-Detached	23	£195,000	£133,750	£177,250	£242,000	£273,500
Terraced	32	£150,000	£94,750	£123,750	£190,000	£250,000

10 years median price trend in Blakenhall

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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