Postcode WV2 4BG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.5 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.
Blakenhall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from WV2 4BG.
Blakenhall near WV2 4BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 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 4BG postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 4BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Ausra | 113 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0SR | Walking directions to Ausra |
| 0.3 mi | Divine Heritage | 27 Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HT | Walking directions to Divine Heritage |
| 0.3 mi | Glorious Food | George Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DP | Walking directions to Glorious Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.