Postcode WV3 7JT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bantock Park.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 7JT.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 7JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bantock Park | Large | Walking directions to Bantock Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £308,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £260,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Merry Hill
In the WV3 7JT postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 7JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 20 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 13 Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Jeffock Road Stores | 3 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AE | Walking directions to Jeffock Road Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sarb's Convenience | 199 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NG | Walking directions to Sarb's Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.