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WV3 0UX

Merridale Gardens

Graiseley

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Overview

Postcode WV3 0UX is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 0UX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverhampton Central near WV3 0UX 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV3 0UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
7,764.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.76(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+72%)
Vehicle crime
8.79(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.91(-36%)
Drugs
6.91(+158%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
40.91%
Indian
57
21.59%
Other White
29
10.98%
Other Asian
12
4.55%
Caribbean
12
4.55%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.91%
No qualifications
42
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
50.43%
Owns outright
26
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.24%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Shared ownership
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Graiseley

Median price£189,550
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £235K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) in Graiseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Graiseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£315,000£274
Semi-Detached35£230,000£220
Terraced41£153,000£172
Flats15£87,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Graiseley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graiseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,500£79,500£152,500£95,000
2017£242,500£81,000£145,000£110,000
2018£258,750£72,000£155,000£94,725
2019£250,000£94,000£151,000£114,500
2020£251,500£93,750£180,000£119,500
2021£265,000£105,000£200,000£134,250
2022£271,250£105,000£217,500£137,000
2023£355,000£89,000£206,000£151,500
2024£280,000£110,000£240,000£150,000
2025£275,000£92,000£226,000£156,000
2026£371,500£74,500£271,000£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Graiseley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graiseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£142£149£110
2017£207£135£143£113
2018£225£141£150£114
2019£220£157£184£123
2020£228£190£192£124
2021£273£165£198£141
2022£256£173£212£149
2023£253£178£210£156
2024£230£185£223£163
2025£281£177£227£184
2026£243£166£211£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Graiseley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Graiseley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 0UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20253, Pine Close, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UTTerracedFreehold£155,000
10 Sept 2025145, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RLDetachedFreehold£410,000
24 Mar 202635, Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RGFlatsLeasehold£75,000
24 Mar 202640, Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RGFlatsLeasehold£75,000
05 Mar 20254, Richmond Mews, Wolverhampton, WV3 9SEFlatsLeasehold£98,000

Schools

In the WV3 0UX postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 0UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWolverhampton Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 0UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 0UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressMerridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miSelext & Save9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UNWalking directions to Selext & Save
0.2 miSainsbury's Local53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLifestyle Express96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miMuzy Mini Market9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RXWalking directions to Muzy Mini Market

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 0UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gurbax Kaur

Graiseley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardGraiseleyE05014847
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton CentralE02002168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 020EE01010470
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 0UX

Is WV3 0UX (Wolverhampton Central) safe?

The area around WV3 0UX records about 99 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV3 0UX?

The median sale price around WV3 0UX in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 0UX?

There are 19 schools close to WV3 0UX, including Merridale Primary School (Good), Wolverhampton Grammar School and Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV3 0UX?

The closest station to WV3 0UX is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,577 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV3 0UX?

WV3 0UX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 0UX (Wolverhampton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 0UX is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).