Postcode WV3 9LP 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 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 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 22,550 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 low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 per household in Compton & Merryhill North is £57,868 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV3 9LP.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 9LP 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bantock Park | Large | Walking directions to Bantock Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 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 | 16 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Park
In the WV3 9LP postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 9LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 20 Trysull Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7HU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Selext & Save | 9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UN | Walking directions to Selext & Save |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 13 Birches Barn Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.