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WV1

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

WV1 covers WOLVERHAMPTON in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £267,781
1yr change ▼ 41.0%
Crime 123% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£267,781

▼ 41.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% below national avg

Crime Rate

181.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

123% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in WV1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV1 is £267,781, which is 20% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV1 cost 6.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV1 have fallen 41.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £302,630 23
Semi-detached £189,674 123
Terraced £160,954 109
Flat £95,351 99
All types £267,781 416

5-Year Price History

£189K £239K £288K £338K £388K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 181.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV1 has a crime rate significantly 123% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
74.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
38.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV1 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eastfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Eastfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Matthias School Secondary Not inspected mi
West Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
University of Wolverhampton Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

281,251

Population

62

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV1 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV1 is collected by Wolverhampton. The Band D rate is £2,185/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

WV

WV1 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV1 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£267,781), higher-than-average crime (123% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV1?
The average house price in WV1 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £267,781, based on 416 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 41.0% over the past year.
Is WV1 a safe area to live?
Crime in WV1 is above the national average (181.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (74.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in WV1?
There are 9 schools in or near WV1. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in WV1?
Council tax in WV1 is collected by Wolverhampton. The Band D rate is £2,185 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in WV1?
The average broadband download speed in WV1 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in WV1 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WV1 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 281,251.