Postcode WV2 2BG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% 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 274 ft away from WV2 2BG.
Blakenhall near WV2 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £222,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ettingshall North
In the WV2 2BG 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 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Store | Grove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HN | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Goldthorn Hill Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HP | 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.
Elected local representatives for WV2 2BG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.