Postcode WV4 4YY 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.0 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 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Warstones Green.
Merryhill South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Merryhill South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.8% 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 4YY.
Merryhill South near WV4 4YY 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Warstones Green | Large | Walking directions to Warstones Green |
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 4YY postcode area, located within Merryhill South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 4YY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | 46 Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Pinfold Lane, Wolverhampton, WV4 4HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | 5 Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 4PP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Sarb's Convenience | 199 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NG | Walking directions to Sarb's Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.