Postcode WV2 1EL 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 high crime levels, with around 107.1 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV2 1EL.
Blakenhall near WV2 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £129,950 |
10 years price trend in St Peters
In the WV2 1EL postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.