WV5 — WOLVERHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV5 is £356,010, which is 6% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV5 cost 24.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV5 have risen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£497,253	212
Semi-detached	£279,527	231
Terraced	£283,254	92
Flat	£168,001	48
All types	£356,010	615

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV5

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

With 12.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV5 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WV5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV5 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Claverley CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Blakeley Heath Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westfield Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Wombourne High School	Secondary	Good	mi
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV5 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV5 is collected by Wolverhampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/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

WV5 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV5 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£356,010, 24% above national average), low crime (85% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV5?

The average house price in WV5 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £356,010, based on 615 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is WV5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV5 is significantly below the national average (12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV5?

There are 8 schools in or near WV5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WV5?

Council tax in WV5 is collected by Wolverhampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WV5?

The average broadband download speed in WV5 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in WV5 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.