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WV3

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV3 encompasses WOLVERHAMPTON and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £241,682
1yr change ▼ 1.9%
Crime 7% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£241,682

▼ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

76.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

387 Mbps

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.

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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

£216K £226K £235K £245K £255K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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)
This area
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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

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

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387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WV3 WOLVERHAMPTON

What is the average house price in WV3 WOLVERHAMPTON?
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 WOLVERHAMPTON 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 is the population of WV3 WOLVERHAMPTON?
The population of WV3 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is approximately 281,251 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WV3 WOLVERHAMPTON?
There are 15 schools in or near WV3. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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