About Blakenhall

Blakenhall is a residential area located in the West Midlands, within the county of England. It falls under the WV2 postcode area and is part of the larger Wolverhampton urban area. The locality is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the border with Staffordshire and is well connected by road, with access to the M54 motorway and the A4130. The area has a range of local amenities including shops, schools, and community centres, serving the needs of its residents. Public transport options are available, with bus routes linking Blakenhall to nearby towns and cities. The community is diverse, with a strong sense of local identity and regular local events.

School Ratings in Blakenhall

Blakenhall is served by 266 schools. The Sunbeam Children's Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blakenhall

Property prices average £208K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £129K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blakenhall

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Blakenhall, with 107 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blakenhall

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blakenhall is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blakenhall

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Blakenhall, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,791 sales

Average Price £208K
£5K — £15.72M
Detached £251K 215
Semi £162K 600
Terraced £129K 714
Flat £115K 92

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

144 Primary
37 Secondary
85 Other
The Sunbeam Children's Centre Outstanding 0.1 miles Graiseley Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.2 miles St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Primary Good 0.3 miles Grove Primary Academy Primary Good 0.3 miles The All Saints Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Phoenix Nursery School Nursery Good 0.4 miles Progress Schools - Wolverhampton 0.5 miles The Royal School, Wolverhampton All-through Good 0.5 miles Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Primary Good 0.7 miles Bantock Primary School Primary 0.8 miles The Bingley Children's Centre Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blakenhall IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Blakenhall as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
9,120 Children (0-15) 23%
25,471 Working Age 64%
6,566 Older (60+) 16%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 60% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 43.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blakenhall 1,005 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Blakenhall is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

451 Violence & Sexual Offences
107 Shoplifting
94 Vehicle Crime
64 Criminal Damage & Arson
62 Other Theft
56 Public Order
36 Anti-Social Behaviour
33 Drugs
32 Burglary
27 Other Crime
17 Weapons
14 Robbery
7 Theft from Person
5 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
West Midlands Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Coseley Train Station 2.7 miles
Tipton Train Station 4 miles
Bilbrook Train Station 4 miles
Codsall Train Station 4.8 miles
Bloxwich North Train Station 5.6 miles
Bloxwich Train Station 5.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wolverhampton 0.6 miles Goldthorn Park 0.6 miles Parkfield 0.9 miles Priestfield 1.2 miles Monmore Green 1.2 miles Bradmore 1.2 miles Springfield 1.2 miles Merridale 1.4 miles Ettingshall 1.4 miles Moseley 1.4 miles Penn 1.4 miles Lanesfield 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Wolverhampton
Ward Ettingshall
Constituency Wolverhampton South East
Parish Wolverhampton, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in WV2 30 shown View all streets

Ablow Street 2 Adelaide Walk 1 All Saints Road 3 Argyle Road 1 Arthur Street 3 Baggott Street 1 Banstead Close 2 Barcroft Road 1 Barnard Place 1 Baynton Drive 3 Beech Tree Road 1 Bell Place 1 Beta Way 1 Bilston Road 15 Birmingham New Road 3 Birmingham Road 7 Bloomsbury Street 1 Bowdler Road 2 Boydon Close 1 Bradley Road 1 Brevitt Road 1 Briar Wood Close 1 Bridge Close 1 Brodie Close 1 Bromley Street 2 Bromwynd Close 1 Bronte Road 1 Brown Street 2 Brunel Way 1 Byrne Road 2

Postcodes in WV2 50 shown View all postcodes

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