WV3 — WOLVERHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV3 is £241,682, which is 28% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV3 cost 15.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV3 have fallen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£347,489	225
Semi-detached	£251,395	340
Terraced	£177,869	267
Flat	£120,881	134
All types	£241,682	1010

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV3

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

With 76.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV3 has a crime rate 7% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

35.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

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National average

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Schools in WV3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV3 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Castlecroft Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Uplands Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wolverhampton Grammar School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Collegiate Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

281,251

Population

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 WV3 are 387.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV3 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

WV3 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV3 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers affordable property prices (£241,682, 16% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (387 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WV2

WOLVERHAMPTON

£217K

▼ 4.2% YoY

WV4

WOLVERHAMPTON

£283K

▲ 15.2% YoY

WV5

WOLVERHAMPTON

£356K

▲ 5.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV3?

The average house price in WV3 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £241,682, based on 1010 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is WV3 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV3 is close to the national average at 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV3?

There are 15 schools in or near WV3. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WV3?

Council tax in WV3 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 WV3?

The average broadband download speed in WV3 is 387 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WV3 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 281,251.