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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
22.37(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-62%)
Vehicle crime
3.63(-45%)
Burglary
3.29(-19%)
Other theft
2.95(-49%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Compton & Merryhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £985,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£360,000
Flats8£136,000
Semi-Detached30£279,000
Terraced10£219,000

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

WV38AB

Uplands Drive

WV39JN

Compton Road

WV37HF

Hazel Road

WV37JT

Bayston Avenue

WV39LB

Avenue Road

WV39LP

Bantock Gardens

WV39HZ

Wulfruna Gardens

WV37JA

Wenlock Avenue

WV38AL

Uplands Avenue

WV39HU

Avenue Road

WV44LS

Warstones Road

WV39JL

Horsehills Drive

WV38BP

Coppice Road

WV37JH

Marnel Drive

WV37HR

Bamber Close

WV38BB

Finchfield Road West

WV38BT

Castlecroft Road

WV38EG

Wootton Road

WV38EZ

Meadow Road

WV39AE

Oak Hill

WV39JQ

Park Rise

WV39LQ

Finchfield Road

WV37HN

Rowan Crescent

WV38AN

Fir Tree Road

WV39EL

Marley Close

WV39ES

Birch Glade

WV39HD

The Pines

WV39LT

Finchfield Gardens

WV37NG

Coalway Road

WV38AS

Woodland Crescent

WV39DG

The Parklands

WV37NW

New Street

WV39RG

Merridale Lane

WV39DL

Compton Hill Drive

WV39HL

Westhill

WV37JR

Trysull Road

WV39BF

Douglas Turner Way

WV39JW

Glen Court

WV39LW

Surrey Drive

WV38AZ

Finchfield Road West

WV37JS

Brandon Park

WV39BY

York Gardens

WV39DS

Ash Hill

WV39EA

Captains Close

WV39JD

Richmond Road

WV38AR

Woodland Road

WV39BJ

Broad Lane

WV39DB

Bramblewood Drive

WV39LG

Finchfield Road

WV39LR

Abbots Way

WV37JU

Burnell Gardens

WV39EG

Mirbeck Close

WV37LE

Telford Gardens

WV44PR

Warstones Drive

WV38ES

Cranford Road

WV38AE

Chestnut Way

WV38AY

Finchfield Road West

WV38EP

Cranford Road

WV37JZ

Alderton Drive

WV37NP

Coalway Road

WV39HB

Sycamore Drive

WV39JS

Avenue Road

WV37JN

Langley Gardens

WV37NQ

Grendon Gardens

WV38BH

Linden Lea

WV38BA

Finchfield Road West

WV39LU

Finchfield Road

WV39HA

Walnut Drive

WV39HH

Willow Bank

WV37NJ

Hilary Drive

WV39BT

York Crescent

WV39BU

York Avenue

WV39HP

Finchfield Hill

WV39JP

Nevis Court

WV39RH

Merridale Road

WV39JT

Compton Road

WV39QH

Compton Road

WV38BW

Coppice Road

WV39HN

Lea Bank

WV38BS

Castlecroft Road

WV38ER

Whitehouse Avenue

WV39DZ

Compton Road West

WV38AW

Woodland Road

WV39AA

Oak Hill

WV39ED

Alpine Way

WV39DD

The Burrow

WV37HL

Rowan Crescent

WV39DN

Mayfair Gardens

WV39EE

Copperfield Close

WV39LJ

Finchfield Road

WV37LG

Trysull Road

WV38AF

Willow Road

WV38AP

Woodland Road

WV39AG

Hensel Drive

WV39BS

York Avenue

WV39ET

The Dingle

WV39LH

Merridale Grove

WV39RJ

Merridale Road

WV37NN

Coalway Road

WV38BD

Linden Lea

Data Sources

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