Postcode WV3 9EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Graiseley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bantock Park.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 9EQ.
Wolverhampton Central near WV3 9EQ 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 1.4 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) in Graiseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £315,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £230,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 41 | £153,000 | £172 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,500 | £79,500 | £152,500 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £81,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £258,750 | £72,000 | £155,000 | £94,725 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £94,000 | £151,000 | £114,500 |
| 2020 | £251,500 | £93,750 | £180,000 | £119,500 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £105,000 | £200,000 | £134,250 |
| 2022 | £271,250 | £105,000 | £217,500 | £137,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £89,000 | £206,000 | £151,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £92,000 | £226,000 | £156,000 |
| 2026 | £371,500 | £74,500 | £271,000 | £142,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £142 | £149 | £110 |
| 2017 | £207 | £135 | £143 | £113 |
| 2018 | £225 | £141 | £150 | £114 |
| 2019 | £220 | £157 | £184 | £123 |
| 2020 | £228 | £190 | £192 | £124 |
| 2021 | £273 | £165 | £198 | £141 |
| 2022 | £256 | £173 | £212 | £149 |
| 2023 | £253 | £178 | £210 | £156 |
| 2024 | £230 | £185 | £223 | £163 |
| 2025 | £281 | £177 | £227 | £184 |
| 2026 | £243 | £166 | £211 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 134, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LF | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Flat 124, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LF | Flats | Leasehold | £111,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 109, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LE | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 138, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LD | Flats | Leasehold | £92,500 |
In the WV3 9EQ postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 9EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Selext & Save | 9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UN | Walking directions to Selext & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Jeffock Road Stores | 3 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AE | Walking directions to Jeffock Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Goldstar Supermarket | 61 Owen Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0AL | Walking directions to Goldstar Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Nijjar's Supermarket | 131 Owen Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 0AN | Walking directions to Nijjar's Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV3 9EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gurbax Kaur
Graiseley - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV3 9EQ records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WV3 9EQ in Wolverhampton Central is £189,550 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV3 9EQ, including Merridale Primary School (Good), Bantock Primary School (Good) and Wolverhampton Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV3 9EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV3 9EQ is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gurbax Kaur (Labour Party).