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Merryhill South

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About

Merryhill South is a residential area located in the southern part of Wolverhampton, near the border of Dudley. The neighborhood consists primarily of housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to Merry Hill Shopping Centre, providing convenient access to retail and leisure facilities. The area is well-connected by road, with the A4123 and A459 providing links to Wolverhampton city centre and surrounding towns.

Local amenities include schools, parks, and community spaces, catering to families and long-term residents. The nearby Bunkers Hill Park offers green space for outdoor activities. Public transport options include bus routes connecting Merryhill South to Wolverhampton and Dudley. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere while benefiting from its proximity to larger commercial hubs.

Area overview

On average Merryhill South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Merryhill South is £37,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Merryhill South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Merryhill South Population
7,841
Population density
5,258.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,591
71.28%
Indian
804
10.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
320
4.08%
Other White
190
2.42%
Caribbean
177
2.26%
Total population: 7,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,060
32%
Owns with a mortgage
944
28.49%
Social rents from council
789
23.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
9.42%
Other social rented
129
3.89%
Total households: 3,313

Property prices in Merryhill South

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 in Merryhill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £527,265.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Merryhill South 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 Merryhill South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£315,000
Flats2£88,250
Semi-Detached36£249,250
Terraced9£212,000

10 years median price trend in Merryhill South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merryhill South.

All postcodes in Merryhill South

WV44NW

Enville Road

WV44PA

Warstones Drive

WV44PL

Trysull Road

WV44QR

South Green

WV44QU

Wolverley Avenue

WV44NB

Warstones Drive

WV44RB

Kingslow Avenue

WV38DT

Bellencroft Gardens

WV38DW

Northfield Grove

WV38EJ

Adams Road

WV44YH

Merryhill South

WV44LF

Fairview Road

WV44QF

Hamble Road

WV44QX

Arley Grove

WV44RF

East Green

WV44RG

East Green

WV44RQ

North Green

WV44SP

Stourbridge Road

WV38DX

Bhylls Crescent

WV44LP

Warstones Road

WV44PN

Hamble Road

WV44RR

Kinver Drive

WV44YL

Merryhill South

WV44YN

Fareham Crescent

WV44YS

Merryhill South

WV44LH

Warstones Crescent

WV44RA

Claverley Drive

WV44SA

Stourton Drive

WV44QA

Chadwick Close

WV44QP

Claverley Drive

WV44QY

Highgate Avenue

WV44SS

Foxhills Road

WV44NA

Warstones Drive

WV37LH

Drive Fields

WV38DY

Piper Road

WV38DZ

Bhylls Lane

WV44NX

Boundary Way

WV44PD

Warstones Drive

WV38DH

Bhylls Lane

WV38EX

Westfield Grove

WV44AE

Warstones Drive

WV44NL

East Croft Road

WV44SY

Fairview Road

WV44TA

Fairview Road

WV44PB

Warstones Drive

WV44SN

Norton Close

WV44SU

Springhill Grove

WV44TB

Fairview Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.