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WV4 4QD

Leasowes Drive

Merry Hill

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Overview

Postcode WV4 4QD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.9 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 Merryhill South is £47,063 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Warstones Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
93.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Merryhill South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Merryhill South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

93.6%

Approximately 93.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Merryhill South is £47,063 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 4QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Merryhill South near WV4 4QD 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV4 4QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWarstones GreenLargeWalking directions to Warstones Green

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
23,766.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.5(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+65%)
Public order
5.74(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.7(-56%)
Vehicle crime
4.7(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
58.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
12.09%
Other White
22
12.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
6.04%
Other Asian
4
2.2%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
39
29.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
21.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
19.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
12.78%
Level 3 (A level)
11
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 133

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
83.49%
Other social rented
11
10.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.67%
Owns outright
2
1.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.92%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Merry Hill

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £304K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £274 per square foot) in Merry Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merry Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£325,000£319
Semi-Detached57£261,000£274
Terraced16£214,500£204
Flats2£86,625£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merry Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£58,000£165,000£135,000
2017£253,250£77,500£174,950£163,755
2018£221,500£83,000£180,000£140,000
2019£281,500£78,875£196,875£148,000
2020£277,250£89,250£192,500£152,500
2021£310,000£96,000£218,000£145,000
2022£328,750£81,000£253,000£176,000
2023£284,000£101,500£270,000£190,000
2024£335,000£80,000£240,000£210,000
2025£307,250£86,625£254,000£208,500
2026£295,000£270,000£214,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merry Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merry Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£82£178£147
2017£209£128£171£185
2018£220£117£182£153
2019£241£121£209£178
2020£242£125£209£164
2021£254£151£231£149
2022£308£152£265£187
2023£287£164£264£215
2024£314£165£261£241
2025£317£166£278£203
2026£317£275£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merry Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merry Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 4QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 4QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026264, Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NPTerracedFreehold£158,000
11 Feb 2026260, Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
08 Aug 2025244, Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
29 May 202614, Glade Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AESemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
13 Aug 202510, Glade Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AEDetachedFreehold£253,500

Schools

In the WV4 4QD postcode area, located within Merryhill South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 4QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWarstones Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePenn Fields SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 4QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV4 4QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYour Coop Food46 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LPWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.2 miSelect & Save5 Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 4PPWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miCo-op Food46 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSarb's Convenience199 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NGWalking directions to Sarb's Convenience

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 WV4 4QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Im Stanley

Merry Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardMerry HillE05014849
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merryhill SouthE02002176
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 028BE01010490
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 4QD

Is WV4 4QD (Merryhill South) safe?

The area around WV4 4QD 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV4 4QD?

The median sale price around WV4 4QD in Merryhill South is £262,500 (about £274 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV4 4QD?

There are 11 schools close to WV4 4QD, including St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), Warstones Primary School and Penn Fields School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV4 4QD?

WV4 4QD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV4 4QD (Merryhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV4 4QD is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Im Stanley (Reform UK).