Postcode WV3 8BB is located in a major urban area, within the Tettenhall Wightwick 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 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bantock Park.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% 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 1.5% 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 8BB.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 8BB 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bantock Park | Large | Walking directions to Bantock Park |
| 0.5 mi | Protected community nature area | Small | Walking directions to Protected community nature area |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Tettenhall Wightwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tettenhall Wightwick
In the WV3 8BB postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.