Postcode WV2 3LY 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 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WV2 3LY.
Blakenhall near WV2 3LY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
| 0.2 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 6 | £333,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £79,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenhall
In the WV2 3LY postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Store | Grove Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HN | Walking directions to Premier Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lever Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Birmingham Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Glorious Food | George Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DP | Walking directions to Glorious Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.