Postcode WV2 1HS 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 33.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from WV2 1HS.
Blakenhall near WV2 1HS 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 | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £325,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £205,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 18 | £202,500 | £240 |
| Flats | 8 | £112,500 | £148 |
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 | £324,000 | £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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 1HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 76, Pond Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HJ | 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 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 43, Willcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 2DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the WV2 1HS postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Birmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1HS, 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 1HS 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 1HS in Blakenhall is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV2 1HS, including Phoenix Nursery School (Good), Grove Primary Academy (Good) and SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV2 1HS is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 996 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 1HS 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 1HS is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).