Postcode WV2 1HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenhall area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year. The nearest station is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Blakenhall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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 per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from WV2 1HJ.
Blakenhall near WV2 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Royal (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
| 0.5 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lower Villers Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Villers Street Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £333,750 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £205,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 18 | £202,500 | £240 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,975 | £75,000 | £127,500 | £127,950 |
| 2017 | £194,950 | £75,000 | £131,495 | £112,500 |
| 2018 | £199,950 | £92,750 | £143,100 | £116,000 |
| 2019 | £212,950 | £77,500 | £164,950 | £139,950 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £98,000 | £169,950 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £269,000 | £96,250 | £170,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £276,475 | £89,000 | £170,000 | £147,000 |
| 2023 | £317,000 | £115,000 | £188,500 | £180,250 |
| 2024 | £261,000 | £115,000 | £191,000 | £153,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £179,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £117,500 | £220,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £123 | £156 | £158 |
| 2017 | £181 | £137 | £155 | £141 |
| 2018 | £211 | £125 | £176 | £150 |
| 2019 | £220 | £126 | £188 | £179 |
| 2020 | £223 | £156 | £197 | £169 |
| 2021 | £224 | £158 | £198 | £167 |
| 2022 | £278 | £163 | £201 | £194 |
| 2023 | £283 | £175 | £233 | £219 |
| 2024 | £281 | £181 | £211 | £191 |
| 2025 | £294 | £171 | £223 | £235 |
| 2026 | £304 | £164 | £252 | £210 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 1HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 76, Pond Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 43, Willcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 2DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 32, Pond Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 19, Pond Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 32, Pond Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 |
In the WV2 1HJ postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 1HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Store | Grove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HN | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Goldthorn Hill Road, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV2 1HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeszemma Rose Howl
Ettingshall North - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV2 1HJ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV2 1HJ in Blakenhall is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV2 1HJ, including Grove Primary Academy (Good), SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Phoenix Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV2 1HJ is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 993 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 1HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV2 1HJ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).