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WV5

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV5 is the postcode district for WOLVERHAMPTON, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £356,010
1yr change ▲ 5.6%
Crime 85% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£356,010

▲ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% above national avg

Crime Rate

12.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

85% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

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.

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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

£350K £354K £359K £364K £369K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WV5 WOLVERHAMPTON

What is the average house price in WV5 WOLVERHAMPTON?
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 WOLVERHAMPTON 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 is the population of WV5 WOLVERHAMPTON?
The population of WV5 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WV5 WOLVERHAMPTON?
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.

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