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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £374K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Compton & Merryhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£360,000£316
Semi-Detached38£297,500£290
Terraced10£296,000£257
Flats7£118,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Compton & Merryhill North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,500£109,500£198,125£177,950
2017£305,000£115,000£179,950£150,000
2018£261,000£102,250£182,000£195,000
2019£275,000£125,000£218,500£161,000
2020£295,000£97,000£213,050£156,500
2021£333,000£127,500£245,000£195,000
2022£350,000£134,950£267,500£291,500
2023£333,000£128,250£295,500£190,000
2024£306,500£138,000£264,000£220,000
2025£375,125£130,000£300,000£235,300
2026£310,000£75,000£282,500£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£146£188£149
2017£215£163£179£171
2018£227£165£182£210
2019£239£172£215£185
2020£242£147£220£174
2021£276£184£222£213
2022£305£177£271£263
2023£301£191£268£231
2024£283£190£262£257
2025£329£176£288£208
2026£307£188£276£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Compton & Merryhill North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Compton & Merryhill North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Compton & Merryhill North

Is Compton & Merryhill North safe?

Compton & Merryhill North records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Compton & Merryhill North?

The median sale price in Compton & Merryhill North is £300,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Compton & Merryhill North?

Compton & Merryhill North has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Compton & Merryhill North?

Compton & Merryhill North scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Compton & Merryhill North sits around rank 23,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Compton & Merryhill North?

The average household income in Compton & Merryhill North is around £57,868 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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