Postcode WV3 8EP 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 very low crime levels, with around 33.1 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 2.3 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 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Compton & Merryhill North is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 8EP.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 8EP 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 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 8EP postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.