Blakenhall is a residential ward located in the southern part of Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of private and social housing. It is bordered by the city centre to the north and the A454 to the south, providing good transport links. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.
The ward has a strong sense of community, with several cultural and religious institutions reflecting its diverse population. Blakenhall Park offers green space for recreation, while the nearby Wolverhampton Ring Road provides easy access to other parts of the city. The area has seen gradual development over the years, balancing residential living with local services.
On average Blakenhall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £41,684 per year. There are 12 schools in Blakenhall: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £627,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £282,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakenhall
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Elm Farm Road
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Little Pountney Street
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Cotswold Court
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Lewthorn Rise
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Rosemary Crescent West
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Sutherland Road
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Anne Road
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Linslade Close
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Broadstone Close
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Wanderers Avenue
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Brevitt Road
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Church Lane
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Bloomsbury Street
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Fellows Street
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Goldthorn Hill
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Tudor Crescent
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Ablow Street
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Derry Street
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Arthur Street
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Ablow Street
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Moor Street South
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Church Lane
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Charles Avenue
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Cousins Street
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Napier Road
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Park Street South
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Patricia Avenue
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Anne Road
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Goldthorn Hill
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Benson Avenue
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Honor Avenue
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New Street
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Bell Place
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Cooke Street
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Byrne Road
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Strode Road
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Goldthorn Hill
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Barnard Place
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Dudley Walk
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Herbhill Close
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Veronica Avenue
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Olive Avenue
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Cooke Street
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Byrne Road
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Deborah Close
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Park Street South
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Bromwynd Close
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Coton Road
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Lewthorn Rise
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Honor Avenue
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Hailes Park Close
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The Grove
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Johnson Street
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Drayton Street
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Drayton Street
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Marston Road
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Selwyn Close
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Marston Road
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Upper Villiers Street
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Himley Crescent
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Blakenhall
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Wolverhampton Road East
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.