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Merry Hill

Crime

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Merry Hill

Median price£266,500

Price per sq ft£275

Sales (last 12 months)114

Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £312K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 (about £275 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	34	£318,500	£319	£238,650	£282,500	£381,875	£541,697
Semi-Detached	60	£265,000	£276	£199,650	£240,000	£297,963	£371,250
Terraced	18	£214,500	£204	£125,100	£183,125	£229,875	£263,550
Flats	2	£86,625	£166	£84,263	£85,313	£87,938	£88,988

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merry Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£312,000	£86,625	£258,000	£208,500
2026	£295,000	—	£281,000	£214,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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