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Compton & Merryhill North

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About

Compton & Merryhill North is a residential area located in the southern part of Wolverhampton. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and detached homes, along with some smaller terraced properties. Green spaces like Compton Park and West Park provide recreational areas for residents. The area is well-connected by road, with the A454 and A449 providing links to Wolverhampton city center and nearby towns.

Local amenities include schools such as Compton CofE Primary School and Merryhill Infant School, catering to families in the area. Shopping needs are met by nearby retail options in Penn Fields and Tettenhall. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the city's facilities. Public transport links include bus services running along Compton Road, connecting to Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

Area overview

On average Compton & Merryhill North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 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 of residents in Compton & Merryhill North is £48,000 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
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

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

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 103 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
Detached47£360,000
Flats11£138,000
Semi-Detached34£266,500
Terraced11£228,000

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

WV39DQ

Finchfield Hill

WV39ET

The Dingle

WV39LA

Avenue Road

WV39LH

Merridale Grove

WV39RJ

Gamesfield Green

WV37JP

Attwell Park

WV37JW

Tibberton Close

WV37NH

Coalway Road

WV38AH

Highlands Road

WV39EP

Compton & Merryhill North

WV39HW

Broadway

WV39LN

Bantock Gardens

WV37JF

Bamber Close

WV38BJ

Coppice Road

WV39BP

Compton & Merryhill North

WV39BZ

York Avenue

WV39EH

Compton Park

WV39EJ

Fern Leys

WV39JA

Richmond Road

WV39JB

Compton Road

WV39LX

Sussex Drive

WV39RE

Compton Road

WV37HU

Havelock Close

WV37JL

Tibberton Close

WV38BG

Finchdene Grove

WV39BL

Star Street

WV39AB

Oak Leys

WV37JB

Minsterley Close

WV37JX

Alderton Drive

WV37JY

Marnel Drive

WV39HX

Glengarry Gardens

WV39JZ

Wyvis Close

WV37HG

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39RB

Compton Road

WV39HE

The Spinney

WV37JJ

Gail Park

WV38AB

Uplands Drive

WV38AG

Highlands Road

WV39JJ

Richmond Road

WV39JR

Avenue Road

WV37HY

Minsterley Close

WV37HZ

Bayston Avenue

WV39ER

Birchglade

WV39HF

The Parklands

WV39JX

Compton Road

WV39JY

Pentland Gardens

WV60EP

Paget Road

WV38BL

Yeadon Gardens

WV39DP

Ashfield Road

WV39DY

Water Dale

WV44PS

Pinfold Grove

WV39DH

Compton Road West

WV39EF

Sycamore Drive

WV39EY

Spruce Way

WV39HJ

Broadway

WV39JG

Alder Dale

WV39RF

Leyland Avenue

WV44PT

Pinfold Grove

WV60DU

Paget Road

WV38BN

Coppice Road

WV39EU

The Spinney

WV39LS

Bantock Gardens

WV37LB

Trysull Road

WV37NL

Coalway Gardens

WV39DJ

Alpine Way

WV37JQ

Marnel Drive

WV39EB

Compton Park

WV39JF

Alder Dale

WV39QB

Compton Road

WV37HJ

Laurel Grove

WV37HT

Trysull Road

WV37LD

Trysull Gardens

WV39BW

Bramblewood Drive

WV39BX

York Avenue

WV39HY

Richmond Road

WV39JN

Compton Road

WV37NS

Attwell Park

WV38BQ

Linden Lea

WV39BN

Compton & Merryhill North

WV39DT

Compton Park

WV39DU

Compton Park

WV38AA

Uplands Avenue

WV44PU

Chadwick Close

WV37HE

Oxbarn Avenue

WV37HF

Hazel Road

WV38BZ

Windmill Lane

WV39DA

Star Street

WV37HH

Oxbarn Avenue

WV37JG

Brandon Park

WV38BE

Linden Lea

WV39JE

Richmond Drive

WV39JH

Horsehills Drive

WV39RA

Gamesfield Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.