Postcode WV3 8DP is located in a major urban area, within the Merry Hill ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Merryhill South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Merryhill South is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Merryhill South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Merryhill South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Merryhill South is £37,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 8DP.
Merryhill South near WV3 8DP 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8DP postcode area, located within Merryhill South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.