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Merry Hill

About

Merry Hill is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, bordered by the A4039 and A4123 roads. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. Local amenities include several convenience stores, pubs, and takeaways, catering to day-to-day needs. The ward is served by multiple bus routes, providing connections to Wolverhampton city centre and nearby areas like Bilston and Wednesfield.

Green spaces in Merry Hill include Merry Hill Park, which offers playgrounds and open areas for recreation. The ward is also close to the Bentley Bridge retail park, providing shopping and leisure options. Schools in the area include Merry Hill Primary School and St. Michael's Catholic Primary Academy. The ward has a relatively quiet atmosphere, with a focus on community living rather than commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Merry Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Merry Hill is £41,314 per year. There are 5 schools in Merry Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Merry Hill

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Merry Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£307,500	£228,775	£279,988	£345,000	£688,115
Flats	5	£89,250	£68,200	£75,000	£90,000	£106,000
Semi-Detached	61	£254,000	£177,650	£230,000	£300,000	£402,100
Terraced	14	£211,000	£140,975	£184,750	£218,750	£232,625

10 years median price trend in Merry Hill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail