Postcode WV2 3EN 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 136.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV2 3EN.
Blakenhall near WV2 3EN 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lower Villers Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Villers Street Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £99,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenhall
In the WV2 3EN postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 3EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Goldthorn Hill Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Simran Supermarket | 90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Simran Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | National Stores | Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to National Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Goldthorn Foodstore | Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Goldthorn Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Store | Grove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HN | Walking directions to Premier Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.