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WV2 3HW

Wanderers Avenue

Blakenhall

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Detailed insights for WV2 3HW

Overview

Postcode WV2 3HW 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 high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blakenhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from WV2 3HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenhall near WV2 3HW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV2 3HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

The Royal (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV2 3HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPhoenix ParkLargeWalking directions to Phoenix Park
0.3 miLower Villers Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Villers Street Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
14,793.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.18(-12%)
Other theft
12.43(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-36%)
Vehicle crime
6.84(+5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
240
55.68%
Other Asian
44
10.21%
British
42
9.74%
Other
34
7.89%
African
20
4.64%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
128
38.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
18.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.21%
Level 3 (A level)
33
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
42.36%
Owns outright
43
29.86%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.81%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.33%
Other social rented
9
6.25%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Blakenhall

Median price£204,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £299K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £220 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
Detached6£354,000£360
Semi-Detached27£240,000£238
Terraced14£161,500£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£252,000£155,000
2026£346,500£179,950£241,500£161,500
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202538, Wanderers Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HLTerracedFreehold£252,890
26 Nov 202533, Brevitt Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3EQTerracedFreehold£113,000
30 Oct 202534, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HUTerracedFreehold£70,000
31 Mar 202550, Hawthorne Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3EHTerracedFreehold£190,000
06 Jun 202556, Talbot Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WV2 3HW postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV2 3HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryPhoenix Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGoldthorn Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 3HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV2 3HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiGoldthorn Hill Road, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSimran Supermarket90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NXWalking directions to Simran Supermarket
0.3 miNational StoresArgyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NXWalking directions to National Stores
0.3 miGoldthorn Foodstore79 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NXWalking directions to Goldthorn Foodstore
0.4 miPremier StoreGrove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HNWalking directions to Premier Store

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 3HW, 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 035BE01010428
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV2 3HW

Is WV2 3HW (Blakenhall) safe?

The area around WV2 3HW records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3HW?

The median sale price around WV2 3HW in Blakenhall is £204,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV2 3HW?

There are 20 schools close to WV2 3HW, including Phoenix Nursery School (Good), St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and Goldthorn Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV2 3HW?

The closest station to WV2 3HW is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 1,572 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV2 3HW?

WV2 3HW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV2 3HW 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).