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.
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.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Blakenhall is £41,888 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from WV3 0ED.
Blakenhall near WV3 0ED 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 1 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blakenhall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Blakenhall Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Villers Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Lower Villers Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £355,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £240,500 | £238 |
| Terraced | 13 | £160,000 | £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 | £248,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £266,500 | £179,950 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 153A, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ED | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Unit 5, Villiers Trading Estate, Wolverhampton, WV2 4LA | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 33, Claremont Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EA | Detached | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | 24, Claremont Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EA | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 30, Lonsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WV3 0ED postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 177-178 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Banga Stores | 59a Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LW | Walking directions to Banga Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Simran Supermarket | 90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Simran Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lea Shop | 143 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQ | Walking directions to Lea Shop |
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 WV3 0ED, 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).