Postcode WV3 9RG 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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 3.2% 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 9RG.
Compton & Merryhill North near WV3 9RG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9RG postcode area, located within Compton & Merryhill North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV3 9RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Selext & Save | 9-11 Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UN | Walking directions to Selext & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Muzy Mini Market | 9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RX | Walking directions to Muzy Mini Market |
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.