Postcode WV4 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Merry Hill ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Merryhill South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Merryhill South is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Merryhill South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Merryhill South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Merryhill South is £37,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 4LB.
Merryhill South near WV4 4LB 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £865,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £89,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £254,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £211,000 |
10 year median price trend in Merry Hill
In the WV4 4LB postcode area, located within Merryhill South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-Operative Food | Braden Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4SH | Walking directions to Co-Operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.