Postcode WV3 9BU is located in a major urban area, within the Park 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 52.5 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 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bantock Park.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Compton & Merryhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 9BU.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 9BU 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bantock Park | Large | Walking directions to Bantock Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,950 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park
In the WV3 9BU 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 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.