Area360 logo

Postcode insights

WV4 5DY

Blakenhall

Wolverhampton

Interactive map showing WV4 5DY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WV4 5DY

Overview

Postcode WV4 5DY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Goldthorn Park is £47,100 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Phoenix Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Goldthorn Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Goldthorn Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% 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

8/10

The average income of residents in Goldthorn Park is £47,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WV4 5DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldthorn Park near WV4 5DY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV4 5DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPhoenix ParkLargeWalking directions to Phoenix Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
2,298.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
184
51.54%
British
56
15.69%
Other White
24
6.72%
Other
21
5.88%
Other Asian
17
4.76%
Total population: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.18%
Social rents from council
21
15.44%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Blakenhall

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£296,250
Flats4£99,250
Semi-Detached25£255,000
Terraced22£159,000

10 year median price trend in Blakenhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenhall.

Schools

In the WV4 5DY postcode area, located within Goldthorn Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV4 5DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonFree schools

Good

0.1 miNot applicableOrchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service)Pupil referral unit

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Kairos Academy (KS4)Academy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.