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About

Blakenhall is a residential ward located directly south of Wolverhampton city centre. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some newer infill developments. Its main thoroughfare is Dudley Road, which serves as a significant local artery lined with a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and takeaways. The ward contains several places of worship, community centres, and primary schools that serve its dense population.

A notable local landmark is the former Royal Hospital, a large complex with distinctive architecture that has been redeveloped for residential use. Green space is provided by Blakenhall Park and the larger East Park, which borders the area. The ward is well-connected by major bus routes along Dudley Road and is within walking distance of the city centre, making it a practical base for many residents.

Area overview

On average Blakenhall has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blakenhall is £44,113 per year. There are 12 schools in Blakenhall: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Blakenhall

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blakenhall in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£358,000£3,691
Flats2£86,500£1,266
Semi-Detached28£240,500£2,559
Terraced16£162,000£2,134

10 years median price trend in Blakenhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

All postcodes in Blakenhall

WV23DH

Dudley Road

WV23DL

Curzon Street

WV23DU

Napier Road

WV23ER

Strode Road

WV45DL

Ward Road

WV45BX

Jeremy Road

WV46AD

Beaconsfield Avenue

WV45AL

Park Avenue

WV45BW

Ednam Road

WV46AA

Wolverhampton Road East

WV46EG

Parkfield Road

WV24NQ

Selwyn Close

WV23LT

Grove Street

WV45EJ

Park Hall Road

WV45DJ

Ranworth Rise

WV23BD

Johnson Street

WV45BS

Rosemary Crescent

WV24LA

Villiers Trading Estate

WV45EF

Linslade Close

WV23EW

Talbot Road

WV24QT

Goldthorn Road

WV45BZ

Jeremy Road

WV45HF

Honor Avenue

WV45PT

Chanterelle Gardens

WV24EN

Jeddo Street

WV24QF

Goldthorn Hill

WV24NB

Lower Villiers Street

WV23AW

Baynton Drive

WV30EG

Penn Road

WV23DN

Dudley Road

WV30DU

Penn Road

WV23JN

Moore Street South

WV24HP

Pearson Street

WV23JD

Fowler Street

WV46SR

Lawnswood Avenue

WV46AG

Veronica Avenue

WV24NG

Milford Road

WV45DS

Dudding Road

WV23HW

Wanderers Avenue

WV45AY

Elizabeth Avenue

WV24HJ

Graiseley Row

WV24HE

Hollies Industrial Estate

WV46RX

Birmingham New Road

WV24HH

Ablow Street

WV46RT

Birmingham New Road

WV23JP

Dudley Road

WV23AP

Baggott Street

WV23JU

Dudley Road

WV24JH

Little Pountney Street

WV24ET

Ablow Street

WV46BE

Olive Avenue

WV45DZ

Ermington Road

WV23JQ

Cross Street South

WV23DT

Blakenhall

WV23BP

Dudley Road

WV23AY

Dudley Road

WV45AP

Rosemary Crescent West

WV23NT

Thompson Avenue

WV46AF

New Street

WV45EP

Broadstone Close

WV24BG

Blakenhall

WV23EL

Shaw Road

WV46AE

Beaconsfield Drive

WV45ET

Ward Road

WV23AE

Park Street South

WV23JE

Goldthorn Hill

WV24NP

Moor Street South

WV23NX

Barnard Place

WV23HS

Deborah Close

WV45AN

Rosemary Crescent West

WV24ND

Fellows Street

WV46EE

Parkfield Road

WV24PU

Rookery Lane

WV23EA

Arthur Street

WV23DF

Elm Farm Road

WV45EU

Hornby Road

WV23HP

Goldthorn Hill

WV45BT

Rosemary Avenue

WV24PR

Goldthorn Hill

WV24LY

Bell Place

WV46AJ

Veronica Avenue

WV30EQ

Penn Road

WV24NA

Lower Villiers Street

WV24XB

Upper Villiers Street

WV23NP

Arthur Street

WV45DP

Neville Avenue

WV46BA

Wolverhampton Road East

WV23DY

Arthur Street

WV45DT

Dudding Road

WV23HU

Goldthorn Hill

WV23AH

Dudley Road

WV24PZ

Goldthorn Hill

WV23LY

Johnson Street

WV45EQ

Herbhill Close

WV45EZ

Ward Road

WV45EW

Pencombe Drive

WV45BP

Ednam Road

WV45AG

Patricia Avenue

WV24JZ

Stewart Street

WV23JT

Phoenix Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.