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WV2 3JZ

Poplar Street

Blakenhall

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Detailed insights for WV2 3JZ

Overview

Postcode WV2 3JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenhall ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Goldthorn Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldthorn Park is £49,167 per year. The nearest station is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Goldthorn Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Goldthorn Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 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 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Goldthorn Park is £49,167 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from WV2 3JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldthorn Park near WV2 3JZ 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 3JZ
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 3JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPhoenix ParkLargeWalking directions to Phoenix Park
0.4 miLower Villers Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Villers Street Park

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
5,443.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.86(0%)
Public order
9.85(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.3(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.76(-19%)
Vehicle crime
7.66(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
190
42.04%
British
103
22.79%
Other White
33
7.3%
Other
30
6.64%
Other Asian
20
4.42%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
154
41.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
38
10.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
45.45%
Owns outright
35
26.52%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.15%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.3%
Social rents from council
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 3JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20264, Poplar Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3JZTerracedFreehold£172,000
24 Oct 20251, Poplar Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3JZTerracedFreehold£130,000
26 Jun 202528, Poplar Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3JZTerracedFreehold£172,500
31 Mar 202550, Hawthorne Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3EHTerracedFreehold£190,000
26 Nov 202533, Brevitt Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3EQTerracedFreehold£113,000

Schools

In the WV2 3JZ postcode area, located within Goldthorn Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV2 3JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryPhoenix Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGoldthorn Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 3JZ, 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)Goldthorn ParkE02002178
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 030AE01010427
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV2 3JZ

Is WV2 3JZ (Goldthorn Park) safe?

The area around WV2 3JZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV2 3JZ?

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

What schools are near WV2 3JZ?

There are 17 schools close to WV2 3JZ, including Phoenix Nursery School (Good), Goldthorn Park Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV2 3JZ?

The closest station to WV2 3JZ is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 1,584 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV2 3JZ?

WV2 3JZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,673 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV2 3JZ (Goldthorn Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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