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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

WV24NN

Lower Villiers Street

WV24QZ

Penn Road Retail Park

WV45DD

Jeremy Road

WV45DE

Himley Crescent

WV45BA

Elizabeth Avenue

WV23DX

Napier Road

WV45EH

Herbhill Close

WV23LH

Birmingham Road

WV23EJ

Ranelagh Road

WV23BY

Dudley Road

WV24ER

Ablow Street

WV23JY

Dudley Road

WV24PN

Goldthorn Road

WV24HN

Pool Street

WV23EG

Knox Road

WV45EL

Park Hall Road

WV23JF

Park Street South

WV45BL

Ednam Road

WV45DX

Sherington Drive

WV23BQ

Grove Street

WV45EX

Park Hall Road

WV23HR

Goldthorn Hill

WV23DW

Byrne Road

WV45DF

Jeremy Road

WV24JS

Thomas Street

WV23AN

Duncan Street

WV45EE

Linslade Close

WV23DJ

Curzon Street

WV23AZ

Bromley Street

WV46RS

Birmingham New Road

WV24SJ

St Johns Retail Park

WV23AJ

Sedgley Street

WV46AL

Greenly Road

WV45HD

Dudley Walk

WV23DE

Dudley Road

WV45EA

Lewthorn Rise

WV23EQ

Brevitt Road

WV23NH

Birmingham Road

WV23BA

Chapel Street

WV23ES

Strode Road

WV23JG

Park Street South

WV46AB

Greenly Road

WV24PW

Goldthorn Road

WV23EP

Shaw Road

WV45ER

Dudding Road

WV23AT

Barcroft Road

WV24PX

Tudor Crescent

WV23AA

Blakenhall

WV24HQ

Graiseley Hill

WV24PJ

Goldthorn Road

WV23EU

Chapel Street

WV24JW

Stewart Street

WV23NS

Thompson Avenue

WV45AQ

Patricia Avenue

WV23EN

Shaw Road

WV23DP

Byrne Road

WV24NE

Graiseley Hill

WV45AJ

Park Drive

WV24NH

Clayton Close

WV24DW

Blakenhall

WV45DW

Neville Avenue

WV24AL

Church Lane

WV45BG

Wardlow Close

WV23AL

Bromley Street

WV23EH

Hawthorne Road

Data Sources

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