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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Area Summary
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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