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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

WV39DQ

Finchfield Hill

WV39LP

Bantock Gardens

WV37HZ

Wrekin Drive

WV39RG

Merridale Lane

WV39DZ

Compton Road West

WV38BT

Castlecroft Road

WV39JS

Avenue Road

WV39JB

Richmond Avenue

WV39BT

York Crescent

WV39DN

Mayfair Gardens

WV38EZ

Meadow Road

WV38AJ

Uplands Avenue

WV39RF

Leyland Avenue

WV39AG

Hensel Drive

WV39BP

Broad Lane

WV38AB

Uplands Drive

WV37JZ

Alderton Drive

WV39EY

Walnut Drive

WV39EE

Copperfield Close

WV44PS

Pinfold Grove

WV39DS

Ash Hill

WV38AF

Willow Road

WV39DL

Compton Hill Drive

WV38BL

Yeadon Gardens

WV37JT

Bayston Avenue

WV39LB

Avenue Road

WV38AG

Highlands Road

WV39DT

Compton Road West

WV37NP

Coalway Road

WV39LU

Finchfield Road

WV39DG

The Parklands

WV37JU

Burnell Gardens

WV39AB

Oak Leys

WV37HR

Bamber Close

WV39BY

York Gardens

WV39BX

York Avenue

WV39ET

The Dingle

WV39EU

The Spinney

WV38EP

Cranford Road

WV38BJ

Coppice Road

WV39EJ

Fern Leys

WV39LQ

Finchfield Road

WV37HJ

Laurel Grove

WV39HZ

Wulfruna Gardens

WV39LW

Surrey Drive

WV39DR

Ash Hill

WV39ED

Alpine Way

WV39DA

Broad Lane

WV44PR

Warstones Drive

WV37HH

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39HX

Glengarry Gardens

WV39JF

Alderdale

WV39EB

Havisham Drive

WV39HN

Lea Bank

WV39DD

The Burrow

WV37HL

Rowan Crescent

WV39DP

Ashfield Road

WV37JL

Trysull Road

WV39BF

Douglas Turner Way

WV37NH

Coalway Road

WV60EP

Paget Road

WV39LJ

Finchfield Road

WV39AA

Oak Hill

WV39RE

Merridale Avenue

WV39HF

Finchfield Hill

WV39HY

Richmond Road

WV37JH

Marnel Drive

WV39HU

Avenue Road

WV39QH

Compton Road

WV37JA

Wenlock Avenue

WV39BN

Broad Lane

WV38BZ

Castlecroft Road

WV38AE

Chestnut Way

WV37JS

Brandon Park

WV39BZ

York Avenue

WV39LR

Abbots Way

WV39HL

Westhill

WV38BG

Finchdene Grove

WV39LH

Merridale Grove

WV39DW

Compton Road West

WV39LL

Bantock Gardens

WV39LG

Finchfield Road

WV39EL

Marley Close

WV37LB

Trysull Road

WV39JR

Avenue Road

WV39LA

Ross Close

WV38AL

Uplands Avenue

WV39RA

Gamesfield Green

WV60DU

Paget Road

WV39LX

Sussex Drive

WV39RH

Merridale Road

WV38AZ

Finchfield Road West

WV39EA

Captains Close

Data Sources

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