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WV2

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

WV2 is the postcode district for WOLVERHAMPTON, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £216,542
1yr change ▼ 4.2%
Crime 93% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£216,542

▼ 4.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

156.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

376 Mbps

Property Prices in WV2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV2 is £216,542, which is 35% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV2 cost 24.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV2 have fallen 4.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £279,914 35
Semi-detached £188,440 154
Terraced £153,120 182
Flat £105,655 125
All types £216,542 531

5-Year Price History

£176K £201K £226K £251K £276K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV2

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

With 156.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV2 has a crime rate significantly 93% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
64.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
31.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV2 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Phoenix Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Graiseley Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Grove Primary Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

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 WV2 are 376.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

376.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV2 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

WV2 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV2 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers affordable property prices (£216,542, 25% below national average), higher-than-average crime (93% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (376 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV2?
The average house price in WV2 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £216,542, based on 531 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.2% over the past year.
Is WV2 a safe area to live?
Crime in WV2 is above the national average (156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (64.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in WV2?
There are 5 schools in or near WV2. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in WV2?
Council tax in WV2 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 WV2?
The average broadband download speed in WV2 is 376 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in WV2 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WV2 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 281,251.