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Merry Hill

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About

Merry Hill ward lies in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, bordered by the Willenhall Road and the Bentley Bridge area. The residential landscape is characterised by a mix of inter-war and post-war housing, with many semi-detached and terraced homes. The area includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Merry Hill Park, which provides recreational facilities for the community. It is primarily a residential suburb with a number of local shops and services concentrated along the main routes.

The ward is home to a significant community hub at the Ashmore Park shopping precinct, which serves as a focal point for local commerce. Educational facilities include several primary schools, supporting the area's family-oriented nature. A notable local landmark is the former site of the Villiers Engineering works, reflecting the area's historical connections to Wolverhampton's industrial past. Public transport links connect the ward to the wider city centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Merry Hill has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Merry Hill is £50,854 per year. There are 4 schools in Merry Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Merry Hill

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £304K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £274 per square foot) in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merry Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£325,000£319
Semi-Detached57£261,000£274
Terraced16£214,500£204
Flats2£86,625£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merry Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£58,000£165,000£135,000
2017£253,250£77,500£174,950£163,755
2018£221,500£83,000£180,000£140,000
2019£281,500£78,875£196,875£148,000
2020£277,250£89,250£192,500£152,500
2021£310,000£96,000£218,000£145,000
2022£328,750£81,000£253,000£176,000
2023£284,000£101,500£270,000£190,000
2024£335,000£80,000£240,000£210,000
2025£307,250£86,625£254,000£208,500
2026£295,000£270,000£214,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merry Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£82£178£147
2017£209£128£171£185
2018£220£117£182£153
2019£241£121£209£178
2020£242£125£209£164
2021£254£151£231£149
2022£308£152£265£187
2023£287£164£264£215
2024£314£165£261£241
2025£317£166£278£203
2026£317£275£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merry Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merry Hill 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Merry Hill ward.

Local councillors

Im Stanley

Merry Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Merry Hill

What is the average house price in Merry Hill?

The median sale price in Merry Hill is £262,500 (about £274 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Merry Hill?

Merry Hill has 3 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Merry Hill?

Merry Hill scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Merry Hill sits around rank 16,348 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 Merry Hill?

The average household income in Merry Hill is around £50,854 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Merry Hill?

Merry Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Im Stanley (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Merry Hill

WV37HL

Rowan Crescent

WV44YU

Langley Road

WV44NT

Boundary Way

WV37LE

Telford Gardens

WV44QA

Chadwick Close

WV44YF

Overton Walk

WV44YE

Fareham Crescent

WV44RU

West Green

WV37HZ

Wrekin Drive

WV44QD

Leasowes Drive

WV44YW

Fareham Crescent

WV44RN

Swancote Drive

WV37HG

Oxbarn Avenue

WV39DB

Bramblewood Drive

WV39BP

Broad Lane

WV44PN

Hamble Road

WV44RF

East Green

WV37HU

Trysull Road

WV38DH

Bhylls Lane

WV44RY

Stourton Drive

WV44LH

Warstones Road

WV44NG

Warstones Drive

WV38AG

Highlands Road

WV38EE

Finchfield Lane

WV38DJ

Bhylls Lane

WV38ER

Whitehouse Avenue

WV37NL

Coalway Gardens

WV38AB

Uplands Drive

WV44SX

Springhill Avenue

WV38EZ

Meadow Road

WV44SR

Springhill Avenue

WV44TD

Fairview Road

WV37HE

Oxbarn Avenue

WV38EY

Finchfield Lane

WV38AF

Willow Road

WV37JL

Trysull Road

WV37JP

Trysull Road

WV44SU

Springhill Grove

WV44QX

Arley Grove

WV44QY

Highgate Avenue

WV44NW

Enville Road

WV37HH

Oxbarn Avenue

WV37NN

Coalway Road

WV44RT

Beckbury Avenue

WV44PW

Colesden Walk

WV44ND

Warstones Drive

WV44PD

Warstones Gardens

WV44PE

Warstones Gardens

WV44YN

Fareham Crescent

WV38BW

Coppice Road

WV44YS

Lulworth Walk

WV44QB

Leasowes Drive

WV44UA

Showell Lane

WV44PX

Chadwick Close

WV44ST

Springhill Avenue

WV37HJ

Laurel Grove

WV38DZ

Bhylls Lane

WV38AS

Woodland Crescent

WV37JR

Trysull Road

WV37JH

Marnel Drive

WV44QF

Hamble Road

WV44PY

Leasowes Drive

WV44SN

Springhill Lane

WV37JF

Trysull Road

WV38AN

Fir Tree Road

WV44PS

Pinfold Grove

WV38EL

Farm Road

WV44SD

Draycott Close

WV44PL

Kingsclere Walk

WV39BJ

Broad Lane

WV37NS

Attwell Park

WV44LF

Warstones Road

WV44RR

Kinver Drive

WV44RJ

Swancote Drive

WV44QR

South Green

WV44SS

Foxhills Road

WV44NN

Eastcroft Road

WV44RL

Rindleford Avenue

WV38AL

Uplands Avenue

WV39BN

Broad Lane

WV44AE

Glade Gardens

WV37JU

Burnell Gardens

WV38LS

The Avenue

WV44YX

Langley Road

WV38EG

Wootton Road

WV44UB

Larkswood Drive

WV38AJ

Uplands Avenue

WV37HF

Hazel Road

WV44PH

Chadwick Close

WV44PB

Warstones Drive

WV44YH

Sundridge Walk

WV38BJ

Coppice Road

WV39DA

Broad Lane

WV37NH

Coalway Road

WV38EU

Finchfield Lane

WV37JB

Minsterley Close

WV44YG

Bassett Close

WV37JA

Wenlock Avenue

WV38DL

Bhylls Lane

WV44TA

Hilston Avenue