Postcode WV2 4XA 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 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.
Blakenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV2 4XA.
Blakenhall near WV2 4XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Lower Villers Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Villers Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £354,000 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £240,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 14 | £161,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 3 | £122,000 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 4XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 121, Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NU | Terraced | Freehold | £129,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 122, Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NU | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 12, Cross Street South, Wolverhampton, WV2 3JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £123,750 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 6, Marston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 14, Marston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the WV2 4XA postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 4XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simran Supermarket | 90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Simran Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | National Stores | Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to National Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Goldthorn Foodstore | 79 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Goldthorn Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 177-178 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV2 4XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tersaim Singh
Blakenhall - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV2 4XA records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WV2 4XA in Blakenhall is £204,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV2 4XA, including St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good), The Royal School, Wolverhampton (Good) and Graiseley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV2 4XA is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,479 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 4XA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,028 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV2 4XA 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).