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Blakenhall

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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

WV24PX

Tudor Crescent

WV45ET

Ward Road

WV23AH

Dudley Road

WV24QF

Goldthorn Hill

WV45AW

Sutherland Road

WV45EB

Lewthorn Rise

WV45EE

Linslade Close

WV45EW

Pencombe Drive

WV23DF

Elm Farm Road

WV24JH

Little Pountney Street

WV24ND

Fellows Street

WV45AN

Rosemary Crescent West

WV23HL

Wanderers Avenue

WV23HW

Wanderers Avenue

WV24AL

Church Lane

WV24WW

Ablow Street

WV46AE

Beaconsfield Drive

WV24BS

Bloomsbury Street

WV24NA

Lower Villiers Street

WV24PP

Needwood Close

WV24PU

Rookery Lane

WV23BD

Johnson Street

WV23EA

Arthur Street

WV24NP

Moor Street South

WV45BD

Elizabeth Avenue

WV24ER

Ablow Street

WV24SJ

St Johns Retail Park

WV23DJ

Curzon Street

WV45HH

Honor Avenue

WV46AF

New Street

WV23JA

Goldthorn Hill

WV45BL

Ednam Road

WV23DU

Napier Road

WV23JG

Park Street South

WV45AQ

Patricia Avenue

WV45BA

Elizabeth Avenue

WV45BN

Rosemary Avenue

WV23AF

Dudley Road

WV23DW

Byrne Road

WV23ER

Strode Road

WV23NY

Thompson Avenue

WV45EQ

Herbhill Close

WV46AJ

Veronica Avenue

WV46BE

Olive Avenue

WV23HR

Goldthorn Hill

WV24NZ

Chetwynd Road

WV45AX

Coton Road

WV45EA

Lewthorn Rise

WV45HE

Ward Road

WV23AD

Cooke Street

WV23DN

Dudley Road

WV23JH

Park Street South

WV46EE

Parkfield Road

WV23LY

Johnson Street

WV24EF

Drayton Street

WV24LX

Marston Road Industrial Estate

WV24NQ

Selwyn Close

WV24XD

Upper Villiers Street

WV45AP

Rosemary Crescent West

WV45BZ

Jeremy Road

WV46AA

Wolverhampton Road East

WV24LR

The Haven

WV24PF

Sunbeam Street

WV46AP

Wolverhampton Road East

WV45DG

Jeremy Road

Data Sources

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