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WV3 9DY

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Park

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Detailed insights for WV3 9DY

Overview

Postcode WV3 9DY 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bantock Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Compton & Merryhill North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from WV3 9DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 9DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 9DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBantock ParkLargeWalking directions to Bantock Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
2,798 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.18(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.06(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-39%)
Other theft
3.79(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.53(-77%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
47.92%
Indian
132
34.38%
Pakistani
20
5.21%
Other
17
4.43%
Other White
12
3.12%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
48.96%
No qualifications
63
18.81%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.06%
Other
20
5.97%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
53.72%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Park

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £296K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £205 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£380,000£284
Semi-Detached30£243,000£229
Terraced22£188,000£200
Flats29£103,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£90,000£133,750£125,500
2017£287,000£73,750£146,000£146,375
2018£272,500£89,225£161,000£135,000
2019£263,750£80,250£170,000£145,000
2020£285,000£70,000£187,000£148,000
2021£278,750£105,000£245,000£175,000
2022£372,500£99,950£222,500£173,500
2023£338,500£100,000£237,000£165,000
2024£351,250£100,000£218,750£190,000
2025£380,000£105,500£245,000£195,000
2026£333,750£97,500£225,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£136£126£110
2017£195£130£131£131
2018£196£139£147£132
2019£220£124£172£130
2020£218£124£153£136
2021£241£155£178£147
2022£293£165£201£167
2023£272£171£206£165
2024£254£166£202£196
2025£279£168£222£189
2026£288£177£205£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025116, Linden Lea, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BEDetachedFreehold£555,000
11 Sept 202590, Linden Lea, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BEDetachedFreehold£375,250
27 Feb 202654A, York Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BUDetachedFreehold£615,000
11 Dec 202564, York Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BUDetachedFreehold£400,000
29 Oct 202516, York Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£338,000

Schools

In the WV3 9DY postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 9DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Edmund's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Peter's Collegiate AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableAurora Cedars SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV3 9DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John Collingswood

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardParkE05014851
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Compton & Merryhill NorthE02002169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 021DE01010504
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 9DY

Is WV3 9DY (Compton & Merryhill North) safe?

The area around WV3 9DY records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near WV3 9DY?

The median sale price around WV3 9DY in Compton & Merryhill North is £197,500 (about £205 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 9DY?

There are 20 schools close to WV3 9DY, including St Edmund's Catholic Academy (Good), St Peter's Collegiate Academy (Requires improvement) and Aurora Cedars School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 9DY?

WV3 9DY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV3 9DY (Compton & Merryhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 9DY is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).