Postcode WV3 8EZ 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 33.7 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 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Protected community nature 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 33.7 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 8EZ.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 8EZ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Protected community nature area | Small | Walking directions to Protected community nature area |
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 8EZ postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 8EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.