Postcode WV4 5BG is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenhall ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenhall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Blakenhall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blakenhall is £39,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from WV4 5BG.
Blakenhall near WV4 5BG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Blakenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £99,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenhall
In the WV4 5BG postcode area, located within Blakenhall, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV4 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Goldthorn Foodstore | Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Goldthorn Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | National Stores | Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to National Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Simran Supermarket | 90 Upper Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NX | Walking directions to Simran Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Chequer Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DJ | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.