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WV3 9LG

Finchfield Road

Park

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Overview

Postcode WV3 9LG 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 low crime levels, with around 46 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 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bantock Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Compton & Merryhill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Compton & Merryhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 9LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 9LG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV3 9LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBantock ParkLargeWalking directions to Bantock Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
3,948.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.21(-37%)
Burglary
4.84(+19%)
Other theft
4.04(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(-38%)
Public order
3.23(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
49.84%
Indian
105
33.98%
Other Asian
11
3.56%
Pakistani
10
3.24%
Other
10
3.24%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
44.14%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.89%
No qualifications
32
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
54.39%
Owns with a mortgage
39
34.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.4%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Park

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £293K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (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
Detached20£357,500£280
Semi-Detached27£246,000£238
Terraced20£189,500£199
Flats29£103,000£168

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£105,250£245,000£195,000
2026£291,250£97,500£225,000£179,500
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202520, Glengarry Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV3 9HXDetachedFreehold£260,000
02 Jun 2025138, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 109, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LEFlatsLeasehold£83,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 134, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LFFlatsLeasehold£112,500
16 Jul 2025Flat 124, Merridale Court, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LFFlatsLeasehold£111,500

Schools

In the WV3 9LG postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 9LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWolverhampton Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBantock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 9LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 9LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelext & Save9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UNWalking directions to Selext & Save
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressMerridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miJeffock Road Stores3 Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7AEWalking directions to Jeffock Road Stores
0.4 miGoldstar Supermarket61 Owen Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ALWalking directions to Goldstar Supermarket
0.4 miNijjar's Supermarket131 Owen Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ANWalking directions to Nijjar's Supermarket

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 9LG, 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 021EE01010505
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 9LG

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

The area around WV3 9LG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9LG?

The median sale price around WV3 9LG in Compton & Merryhill North is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV3 9LG?

There are 18 schools close to WV3 9LG, including Merridale Primary School (Good), Wolverhampton Grammar School and Bantock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 9LG?

WV3 9LG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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