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WV4

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

WV4 covers WOLVERHAMPTON in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £282,638
1yr change ▲ 15.2%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£282,638

▲ 15.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

41.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

Property Prices in WV4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV4 is £282,638, which is 15% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in WV4 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WV4 have risen 15.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £357,150 224
Semi-detached £239,531 528
Terraced £209,749 176
Flat £106,757 140
All types £282,638 1104

5-Year Price History

£247K £265K £282K £300K £317K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV4

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

With 41.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV4 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV4 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Windsor Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Lanesfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Colton Hills Community School Secondary Not inspected mi
Penn Fields School Other Good mi
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV4 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV4 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844/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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WV4 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV4 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£282,638), low crime (49% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV4?
The average house price in WV4 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £282,638, based on 1104 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 15.2% over the past year.
Is WV4 a safe area to live?
Crime in WV4 is significantly below the national average (41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in WV4?
There are 21 schools in or near WV4. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in WV4?
Council tax in WV4 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in WV4?
The average broadband download speed in WV4 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in WV4 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WV4 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,930.