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Compton & Merryhill North

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About

Compton & Merryhill North is a residential district situated to the west of Wolverhampton city centre, bordering the larger suburb of Compton. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds, serving as a commuter base for the city. Local amenities are centred along Merry Hill Road, featuring essential shops, takeaways, and several primary schools catering to the community.

The area is characterised by its proximity to significant green spaces, with Bantock Park and its historic house located just to the south. The Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury railway line runs through the locality, with Compton station providing a direct link to the wider region. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of property types, and the area functions as a practical, settled part of the city's suburban fabric.

Area overview

On average Compton & Merryhill North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year. There are 8 schools in Compton & Merryhill North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Compton & Merryhill North is home to around 8,808 people, with a population density of about 3,022.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Compton & Merryhill North Population
8,808
Population density
3,022.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.68(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.2(-35%)
Other theft
3.97(-30%)
Burglary
3.07(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.72(-75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,356
60.79%
Indian
1,963
22.28%
Other
207
2.35%
Pakistani
203
2.3%
Other White
201
2.28%
Total population: 8,810

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,937
40.11%
No qualifications
1,194
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,074
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
930
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,713
48.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,169
32.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
11.2%
Social rents from council
146
4.1%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.71%
Total households: 3,561

Property prices in Compton & Merryhill North

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Compton & Merryhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Compton & Merryhill North 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 Compton & Merryhill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£355,000£3,486
Flats8£136,000£1,973
Semi-Detached35£290,000£3,064
Terraced11£292,000£2,564

10 years median price trend in Compton & Merryhill North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North.

All postcodes in Compton & Merryhill North

WV39HD

The Pines

WV44PT

Pinfold Grove

WV39DU

Compton Road West

WV39JT

Compton Road

WV38ER

Whitehouse Avenue

WV38BP

Coppice Road

WV39ER

The Spinney

WV39LS

Finchfield Road

WV39RB

Compton Road

WV39DY

Waterdale

WV39HB

Sycamore Drive

WV37JQ

Marnel Drive

WV37NN

Coalway Road

WV39JG

Richmond Road

WV39BW

Broad Lane

WV39JW

Glen Court

WV37JG

Trysull Road

WV38AR

Woodland Road

WV39JL

Horsehills Drive

WV37LE

Telford Gardens

WV39DH

Compton Road West

WV39BS

York Avenue

WV39QB

Compton Road

WV37JW

Tibberton Close

WV39JX

Compton Road

WV39JD

Richmond Road

WV39BL

Star Street

WV37NS

Attwell Park

WV38AH

Highlands Road

WV39AE

Oak Hill

WV37LG

Trysull Road

WV38AS

Woodland Crescent

WV38AP

Woodland Road

WV38BH

Linden Lea

WV38AN

Fir Tree Road

WV39DJ

Compton Road West

WV44PU

Leasowes Drive

WV37HE

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39HP

Finchfield Hill

WV38BD

Linden Lea

WV37NL

Coalway Gardens

WV38BB

Finchfield Road West

WV37NG

Coalway Road

WV38BQ

Linden Lea

WV37HT

Trysull Road

WV37HG

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39RJ

Merridale Road

WV44LS

Warstones Road

WV39EP

Finchfield Hill

WV39ES

Birch Glade

WV38AD

Uplands Avenue

WV39JE

Richmond Drive

WV37JJ

Gail Park

WV38AA

Uplands Avenue

WV38ES

Cranford Road

WV37JF

Trysull Road

WV39JH

Richmond Road

WV39EF

Weller Court

WV39EG

Mirbeck Close

WV39LT

Finchfield Gardens

WV39HE

The Spinney

WV39HA

Walnut Drive

WV39JN

Compton Road

WV39DB

Bramblewood Drive

WV37JB

Minsterley Close

WV37JP

Trysull Road

WV37JN

Langley Gardens

WV37NW

New Street

WV39JP

Nevis Court

WV38BW

Coppice Road

WV38BE

Linden Lea

WV39JY

Pentland Gardens

WV37HN

Rowan Crescent

WV37JX

Alderton Drive

WV39JQ

Park Rise

WV37HY

Wenlock Avenue

WV37NQ

Grendon Gardens

WV39JJ

Richmond Road

WV38AW

Woodland Road

WV39HW

Broadway

WV39EH

Pickwick Gardens

WV39BU

York Avenue

WV38BA

Finchfield Road West

WV39EZ

Spruce Way

WV37NJ

Hilary Drive

WV38AY

Finchfield Road West

WV39BJ

Broad Lane

WV39LN

Bantock Gardens

WV37LD

Trysull Gardens

WV37HF

Hazel Road

WV37JY

Marnel Drive

WV37HU

Trysull Road

WV37JR

Trysull Road

WV39JA

Richmond Road

WV39HH

Willow Bank

WV38BN

Coppice Road

WV38BS

Castlecroft Road

WV39HJ

Maple Grove

WV39JZ

Wyvis Close

WV38EG

Wootton Road

Data Sources

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