Postcode WV3 9QP is located in a major urban area, within the Park area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.2 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 West Park is £43,532 per year. The median sale price in Park is £198,000 (around £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,125 and £298,750. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,433 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WV3 9QP.
West Park near WV3 9QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £387,500 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £225,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 26 | £188,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 25 | £105,000 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £375,000 | £97,500 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £170 | £222 | £189 |
| 2026 | £287 | £177 | £227 | £177 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 23A, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QP | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 23, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QP | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 20, Barclay Court, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RN | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 31, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 31, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the WV3 9QP postcode area, located within West Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Wolverhampton Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Wolverhampton Grammar School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Merridale Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2014. | |
Merridale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2014
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV3 9QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Muzy Mini Market | 9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RX | Walking directions to Muzy Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Merridale Supermarket | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RY | Walking directions to Merridale Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 9QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig John Collingswood
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV3 9QP records about 106 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WV3 9QP in Park is £198,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV3 9QP, including Wolverhampton Grammar School, Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good) and Merridale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV3 9QP is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,335 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV3 9QP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,433 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 9QP is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).