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WV2 3DG

Cousins Street

Blakenhall

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Overview

Postcode WV2 3DG is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenhall ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from WV2 3DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenhall near WV2 3DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is The Royal (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV2 3DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

The Royal (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV2 3DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPhoenix ParkLargeWalking directions to Phoenix Park
0.2 miBlakenhall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground
0.1 miLower Villers Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Villers Street Park

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
8,161.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.41(+48%)
Vehicle crime
25.44(+291%)
Other theft
17.44(+207%)
Public order
15.26(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.81(+28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
212
43.89%
British
67
13.87%
Other
50
10.35%
Other Asian
42
8.7%
Other White
32
6.63%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
148
41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.68%
Level 3 (A level)
36
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
39.35%
Other social rented
31
20%
Owns outright
30
19.35%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.97%
Social rents from council
9
5.81%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Blakenhall

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £308K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£355,000£343
Semi-Detached28£240,500£238
Terraced13£160,000£198
Flats3£122,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,030£59,500£150,000£87,000
2017£220,000£62,000£129,500£94,000
2018£231,500£50,000£144,750£115,000
2019£220,000£60,000£157,500£107,500
2020£267,500£65,000£174,225£103,250
2021£295,000£84,000£185,000£135,000
2022£292,750£90,000£218,000£151,500
2023£235,000£57,500£248,000£145,000
2024£275,000£99,250£245,000£175,000
2025£352,500£86,500£248,000£155,000
2026£266,500£179,950£275,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£100£140£100
2017£182£139£133£101
2018£187£106£152£121
2019£199£116£160£122
2020£221£133£158£115
2021£238£130£206£146
2022£237£145£198£171
2023£282£138£247£168
2024£282£139£245£190
2025£311£118£247£179
2026£293£229£274£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202518, Curzon Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3DJTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Apr 202669, Byrne Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3DWTerracedFreehold£160,000
16 Jan 2026225, Birmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3NJTerracedFreehold£145,000
30 Jan 202678, Byrne Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3DPTerracedFreehold£256,000
30 Jan 202680, Byrne Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3DPTerracedFreehold£256,000

Schools

In the WV2 3DG postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV2 3DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNurseryPhoenix Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGrove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 3DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV2 3DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier StoreGrove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HNWalking directions to Premier Store
0.4 miAldiLever Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIcelandBirmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTescoGraiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miSimran Supermarket90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NXWalking directions to Simran Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV2 3DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tersaim Singh

Blakenhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardBlakenhallE05014840
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlakenhallE02006894
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 035EE01010433
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV2 3DG

Is WV2 3DG (Blakenhall) safe?

The area around WV2 3DG records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near WV2 3DG?

The median sale price around WV2 3DG in Blakenhall is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV2 3DG?

There are 19 schools close to WV2 3DG, including St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good), Phoenix Nursery School (Good) and Grove Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV2 3DG?

The closest station to WV2 3DG is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 1,019 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV2 3DG?

WV2 3DG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV2 3DG (Blakenhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV2 3DG is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tersaim Singh (Labour and Co-operative Party).