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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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £475,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£333,750
Flats2£79,250
Semi-Detached23£255,000
Terraced21£155,000

10 years median price trend in Blakenhall

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

All postcodes in Blakenhall

WV45DP

Neville Avenue

WV23AT

Barcroft Road

WV23DH

Dudley Road

WV23EJ

Ranelagh Road

WV23JS

Phoenix Street

WV45BS

Rosemary Crescent

WV45EL

Park Hall Road

WV46AH

Buller Street

WV24HQ

Graiseley Hill

WV24PD

Cyprus Street

WV23AW

Baynton Drive

WV24BU

Blakenhall

WV24HJ

Graiseley Row

WV46ED

Parkfield Road

WV46EF

Parkfield Road

WV23AS

Bromley Street

WV23BB

Blakenhall

WV23ES

Strode Road

WV24NN

Lower Villiers Street

WV45BW

Ednam Road

WV45DB

Jeremy Road

WV46BA

Wolverhampton Road East

WV23AU

St Lukes Gardens

WV23HP

Goldthorn Hill

WV45ER

Dudding Road

WV23AA

Blakenhall

WV24HP

Pearson Street

WV24PT

Goldthorn Hill

WV45BE

Elizabeth Avenue

WV23JZ

Poplar Street

WV23EF

Knox Road

WV24ET

Ablow Street

WV23DT

Blakenhall

WV23EH

Hawthorne Road

WV23ET

Haggar Street

WV23NH

Birmingham Road

WV23DE

Dudley Road

WV23HS

Deborah Close

WV23JB

Fowler Street

WV24PW

Goldthorn Road

WV23AY

Dudley Road

WV24HH

Ablow Street

WV45DL

Ward Road

WV45ES

Ward Road

WV23NP

Arthur Street

WV24LA

Villiers Trading Estate

WV45DA

Himley Crescent

WV46RS

Birmingham New Road

WV23AL

Bromley Street

WV24NJ

Marston Road

WV24NX

Upper Villiers Street

WV30ED

Penn Road

WV45BX

Jeremy Road

WV46AN

New Street

WV23BY

Dudley Road

WV23DG

Cousins Street

WV24NG

Milford Road

WV24NU

Upper Villiers Street

WV30EG

Penn Road

WV45DX

Sherington Drive

WV46EQ

Hailes Park Close

WV23JR

Dudley Road

WV24HE

Hollies Industrial Estate

WV45DS

Dudding Road

WV45EZ

Ward Road

WV46SR

Lawnswood Avenue

WV45BY

Himley Crescent

WV45EF

Linslade Close

WV46AW

Malins Road

WV23BH

Johnson Street

WV23EL

Shaw Road

WV23AQ

Dudley Road

WV23JN

Moore Street South

WV45AY

Elizabeth Avenue

WV45BU

Rosemary Crescent

WV24EN

Jeddo Street

WV24PA

Cyprus Street

WV24QE

Hayling Grove

WV45DE

Himley Crescent

WV45HF

Honor Avenue

WV24NH

Clayton Close

WV24QT

Goldthorn Road

WV45AG

Patricia Avenue

WV23EG

Knox Road

WV23JP

Dudley Road

WV24JW

Stewart Street

WV45DU

Park Hall Road

WV45EJ

Park Hall Road

WV24HX

Pountney Street

WV45DF

Jeremy Road

WV45EX

Park Hall Road

WV46RY

Blakenhall

WV23DR

Dudley Road

WV24NB

Lower Villiers Street

WV24NY

Argyle Road

WV46RT

Birmingham New Road

WV24EA

Bell Place

WV24XE

Moorfield Road

WV46BB

Wolverhampton Road East

WV24HL

Graiseley Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.