Postcode WV2 2AR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is All Saints Park.
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 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV2 2AR.
Blakenhall near WV2 2AR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Mike Swain Garden | Small | Walking directions to Mike Swain Garden |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £179,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ettingshall North
In the WV2 2AR postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | S S Sidhu | Jenner Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AE | Walking directions to S S Sidhu |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Birmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Store | Grove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HN | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Lever Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.