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Merry Hill

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 moderate 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 5 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

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £568,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 Merry Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£312,000	£3,428	£248,250	£281,250	£377,500	£510,986
Flats	2	£86,625	£1,787	£84,263	£85,313	£87,938	£88,988
Semi-Detached	60	£257,500	£2,964	£192,350	£235,000	£295,000	£366,500
Terraced	15	£214,000	£2,188	£124,200	£171,500	£229,750	£272,100

10 years median price trend in Merry Hill

Data Sources

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

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