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WV3 0EQ

Penn Road

Blakenhall

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Detailed insights for WV3 0EQ

Overview

Postcode WV3 0EQ 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, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27%
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

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

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 51 ft away from WV3 0EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenhall near WV3 0EQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
3,409.1 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

British
158
52.15%
Indian
69
22.77%
Other
15
4.95%
Other White
14
4.62%
Pakistani
12
3.96%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
29.77%
No qualifications
76
29.01%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
32.17%
Owns outright
30
26.09%
Social rents from council
29
25.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Shared ownership
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202646, Copthorne Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
03 Nov 202510, Tudor Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PXDetachedFreehold£490,000
28 Apr 202519, Tudor Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PXDetachedFreehold£365,000
30 Jan 2026Dental Surgery, 20, Stubbs Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DFOtherFreehold£500,000
16 May 202511, Stubbs Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DFDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the WV3 0EQ postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryBantock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierChequer Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DJWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLifestyle Express248 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miBudgens136-140 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BGWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miBanga Stores59a Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LWWalking directions to Banga Stores
0.3 miPrime Supermarket134 Lea Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LQWalking directions to Prime Supermarket

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 0EQ, 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 0EQ

Is WV3 0EQ (Blakenhall) safe?

The area around WV3 0EQ 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 0EQ?

The median sale price around WV3 0EQ 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 0EQ?

There are 13 schools close to WV3 0EQ, including The Royal School, Wolverhampton (Good), Woodfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Bantock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0EQ?

WV3 0EQ 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 0EQ (Blakenhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 0EQ 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).