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WV3 9QW

Merridale Gardens

Park

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Overview

Postcode WV3 9QW is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward 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 nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WV3 9QW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
7,547.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.34(+43%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+108%)
Shoplifting
10.94(+26%)
Public order
10.3(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
39.5%
Other White
34
14.29%
Indian
24
10.08%
Pakistani
21
8.82%
Caribbean
18
7.56%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.78%
Other
16
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
49.22%
Other social rented
24
18.75%
Owns outright
19
14.84%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
6
4.69%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV3 9QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202640, Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RGFlatsLeasehold£75,000
24 Mar 202635, Merridale Lane, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RGFlatsLeasehold£75,000
10 Sept 2025145, Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RLDetachedFreehold£410,000
12 Nov 20253A, Merridale Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QYDetachedFreehold£380,000
17 Apr 20253, Pine Close, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UTTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the WV3 9QW postcode area, located within West Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV3 9QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWolverhampton Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryMerridale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV3 9QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLifestyle ExpressMerridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miSelext & Save9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UNWalking directions to Selext & Save
0.2 miSainsbury's Local53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLifestyle Express96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PSWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miMuzy Mini Market9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RXWalking directions to Muzy Mini Market

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 9QW, 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)West ParkE02002165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 017AE01010506
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2004-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WV3 9QW

Is WV3 9QW (West Park) safe?

The area around WV3 9QW 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV3 9QW?

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

What schools are near WV3 9QW?

There are 19 schools close to WV3 9QW, including Wolverhampton Grammar School, Merridale Primary School (Good) and Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV3 9QW?

WV3 9QW 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).

Who represents WV3 9QW (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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