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WV3 0ED

Penn Road

Blakenhall

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Overview

Postcode WV3 0ED 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 152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blakenhall Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Blakenhall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from WV3 0ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenhall near WV3 0ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 0ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 0ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlakenhall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground
0.4 miLower Villers Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Villers Street Park

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
1,124.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
83.06(+855%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.31(+58%)
Vehicle crime
32.3(+396%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.16(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.21(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
178
42.58%
British
110
26.32%
Other White
37
8.85%
Other
35
8.37%
African
16
3.83%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
31.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
93
27.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.29%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
42.51%
Owns outright
48
28.74%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.17%
Other forms of private rent
13
7.78%
Other social rented
9
5.39%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Blakenhall

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £308K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 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
Detached5£355,000£343
Semi-Detached28£240,500£238
Terraced13£160,000£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£248,000£155,000
2026£266,500£179,950£275,000£160,000
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025153A, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EDFlatsLeasehold£122,000
02 Dec 2025Unit 5, Villiers Trading Estate, Wolverhampton, WV2 4LAOtherFreehold£170,000
24 Apr 202633, Claremont Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EADetachedFreehold£257,500
02 Apr 202524, Claremont Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EATerracedFreehold£193,000
11 Feb 202630, Lonsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the WV3 0ED postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 0ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughThe Royal School, WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGraiseley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoGraiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLifestyle Express177-178 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miBanga Stores59a Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LWWalking directions to Banga Stores
0.3 miSimran Supermarket90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NXWalking directions to Simran Supermarket
0.3 miLea Shop143 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQWalking directions to Lea Shop

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 WV3 0ED, 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)BlakenhallE02006894
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 035AE01010426
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 0ED

Is WV3 0ED (Blakenhall) safe?

The area around WV3 0ED records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near WV3 0ED?

The median sale price around WV3 0ED in Blakenhall is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 0ED?

There are 14 schools close to WV3 0ED, including The Royal School, Wolverhampton (Good), Graiseley 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 WV3 0ED?

The closest station to WV3 0ED is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,503 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0ED?

WV3 0ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 0ED (Blakenhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 0ED 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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