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WV4 5AH

Park Drive

Blakenhall

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Detailed insights for WV4 5AH

Overview

Postcode WV4 5AH is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenhall ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Goldthorn Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldthorn Park is £49,167 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Goldthorn Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Goldthorn Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Goldthorn Park is £49,167 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV4 5AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldthorn Park near WV4 5AH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
537 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.01(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.19(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(-1%)
Other theft
3.27(-43%)
Public order
3.27(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
191
53.35%
British
56
15.64%
Other
39
10.89%
Other Asian
19
5.31%
Other White
18
5.03%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
34.53%
No qualifications
58
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.03%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
50.41%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.45%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Blakenhall

Median price£204,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £299K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£354,000£360
Semi-Detached27£240,000£238
Terraced14£161,500£198
Flats3£122,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,030£59,500£150,000£87,000
2017£220,000£62,000£129,500£94,000
2018£231,500£50,000£144,750£115,000
2019£220,000£60,000£157,500£107,500
2020£267,500£65,000£174,225£103,250
2021£295,000£84,000£185,000£135,000
2022£292,750£90,000£218,000£151,500
2023£235,000£57,500£248,000£145,000
2024£275,000£99,250£245,000£175,000
2025£352,500£86,500£252,000£155,000
2026£346,500£179,950£241,500£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£100£140£100
2017£182£139£133£101
2018£187£106£152£121
2019£199£116£160£122
2020£221£133£158£115
2021£238£130£206£146
2022£237£145£198£171
2023£282£138£247£168
2024£282£139£245£190
2025£311£118£247£179
2026£293£229£274£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 5AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV4 5AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202521, Park Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 5AHDetachedFreehold£350,000
28 Mar 20257, Park Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 5AHDetachedFreehold£312,500
04 Feb 20264, Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
04 Jun 202522, Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HBTerracedFreehold£275,000
26 Sept 202534, Jeremy Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the WV4 5AH postcode area, located within Goldthorn Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 5AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGoldthorn Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryColton Hills Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 5AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV4 5AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiGoldthorn Hill Road, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HPWalking directions to Aldi

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 5AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tersaim Singh

Blakenhall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardBlakenhallE05014840
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goldthorn ParkE02002178
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 030CE01010432
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV4 5AH

Is WV4 5AH (Goldthorn Park) safe?

The area around WV4 5AH records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV4 5AH?

The median sale price around WV4 5AH in Goldthorn Park is £204,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV4 5AH?

There are 15 schools close to WV4 5AH, including Goldthorn Park Primary School (Good), Colton Hills Community School (Good) and The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV4 5AH?

WV4 5AH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV4 5AH (Goldthorn Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV4 5AH is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tersaim Singh (Labour and Co-operative Party).