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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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £294,975 in Compton & Merryhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,250 up to £570,000.

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
Terraced12£217,500
Semi-Detached34£295,000
Flats6£144,000
Detached38£347,475

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

WV37JP

Trysull Road

WV37JW

Tibberton Close

WV37NH

Coalway Road

WV38AH

Highlands Road

WV39EP

Finchfield Hill

WV39HW

Broadway

WV39LN

Bantock Gardens

WV37JF

Trysull Road

WV38BJ

Coppice Road

WV39BP

Broad Lane

WV39BZ

York Avenue

WV39EJ

Fern Leys

WV39JA

Richmond Road

WV39JB

Richmond Avenue

WV39LX

Sussex Drive

WV39RE

Merridale Avenue

WV37HU

Trysull Road

WV37JL

Trysull Road

WV38BG

Finchdene Grove

WV39BL

Star Street

WV37JB

Minsterley Close

WV37JX

Alderton Drive

WV39AB

Oak Leys

WV39HX

Glengarry Gardens

WV39JZ

Wyvis Close

WV37JY

Marnel Drive

WV37HG

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39HE

The Spinney

WV39RB

Compton Road

WV37JJ

Gail Park

WV38AB

Uplands Drive

WV38AG

Highlands Road

WV39JJ

Richmond Road

WV39JR

Avenue Road

WV37HY

Wenlock Avenue

WV37HZ

Wrekin Drive

WV39ER

The Spinney

WV39HF

Finchfield Hill

WV39JX

Compton Road

WV39JY

Pentland Gardens

WV60EP

Paget Road

WV38BL

Yeadon Gardens

WV39DP

Ashfield Road

WV39DY

Waterdale

WV44PS

Pinfold Grove

WV39EF

Weller Court

WV39EY

Walnut Drive

WV39HJ

Maple Grove

WV39JG

Richmond Road

WV39RF

Leyland Avenue

WV44PT

Pinfold Grove

WV39DH

Compton Road West

WV60DU

Paget Road

WV38BN

Coppice Road

WV39EU

The Spinney

WV39LS

Finchfield Road

WV37LB

Trysull Road

WV37NL

Coalway Gardens

WV39DJ

Compton Road West

WV37JQ

Marnel Drive

WV39EB

Havisham Drive

WV39JF

Alderdale

WV39QB

Compton Road

WV39EH

Pickwick Gardens

WV37HJ

Laurel Grove

WV37HT

Trysull Road

WV37LD

Trysull Gardens

WV39BW

Broad Lane

WV39BX

York Avenue

WV39HY

Richmond Road

WV39EG

Mirbeck Close

WV39DS

Ash Hill

WV39AE

Oak Hill

WV38BB

Finchfield Road West

WV38AL

Uplands Avenue

WV37NS

Attwell Park

WV38BQ

Linden Lea

WV39BN

Broad Lane

WV39DT

Compton Road West

WV39DU

Compton Road West

WV39JN

Compton Road

WV38AA

Uplands Avenue

WV44PU

Leasowes Drive

WV37HE

Oxbarn Avenue

WV37HF

Hazel Road

WV38BZ

Castlecroft Road

WV39DA

Broad Lane

WV37HH

Oxbarn Avenue

WV37JG

Trysull Road

WV38BE

Linden Lea

WV39JE

Richmond Drive

WV39JH

Richmond Road

WV39RA

Gamesfield Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.