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WV2 4QF

Blakenhall

Wolverhampton

England / West Midlands / Wolverhampton / Blakenhall / WV2 4QF

Overview

Postcode WV2 4QF 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 155.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

27%

Approximately 27.0% 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

4/10

The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from WV2 4QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenhall near WV2 4QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Blakenhall

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £627,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£282,500
Flats3£107,500
Semi-Detached22£250,000
Terraced19£155,000

10 years price trend in Blakenhall

Schools

In the WV2 4QF postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughThe Royal School, WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryColton Hills Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miPremierChequer Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DJ
0.3 miGoldthorn FoodstoreArgyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX
0.3 miLifestyle Express248 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AH
0.3 miNational StoresArgyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX
0.3 miNisa Local136-140 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.