Postcode WV3 8EG 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 60.3 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 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Compton & Merryhill North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 of residents in Compton & Merryhill North is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 8EG.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 8EG 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £865,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £254,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £211,000 |
10 year median price trend in Merry Hill
In the WV3 8EG postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | 46 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Sarb's Convenience | 199 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NG | Walking directions to Sarb's Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.