Postcode WV2 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the St Peters ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 309.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is All Saints Park.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 309.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from WV2 1BH.
Blakenhall near WV2 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.5 mi | St. Peter's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Peter's Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mike Swain Garden | Small | Walking directions to Mike Swain Garden |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 in St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £261,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Peters
In the WV2 1BH postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | S S Sidhu | Jenner Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AE | Walking directions to S S Sidhu |
| 0.2 mi | Glorious Food | George Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DP | Walking directions to Glorious Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Birmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lever Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Kabanos | Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AJ | Walking directions to Kabanos |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.