Postcode WV3 7HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Merry Hill ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Compton & Merryhill North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Compton & Merryhill North is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Windsor Avenue Playing Fields.
Compton & Merryhill North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Compton & Merryhill North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Compton & Merryhill North is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 7HJ.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 7HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £76,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Merry Hill
In the WV3 7HJ postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.