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WV6

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

WV6 encompasses WOLVERHAMPTON and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £301,049
1yr change ▼ 2.4%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£301,049

▼ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

28.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

65% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

348 Mbps

Property Prices in WV6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV6 is £301,049, which is 10% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in WV6 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WV6 have fallen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £454,750 552
Semi-detached £254,395 540
Terraced £185,705 299
Flat £131,744 207
All types £301,049 1639

5-Year Price History

£285K £292K £298K £305K £311K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV6

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

With 28.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV6 has a crime rate well 65% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV6 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Claregate Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School Primary Outstanding mi
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Tettenhall College Incorporated Other Not inspected mi
Newbridge Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

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 WV6 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV6 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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WV6 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV6 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£301,049), low crime (65% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (348 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 WV6?
The average house price in WV6 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £301,049, based on 1639 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.4% over the past year.
Is WV6 a safe area to live?
Crime in WV6 is significantly below the national average (28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in WV6?
There are 22 schools in or near WV6. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in WV6?
Council tax in WV6 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 WV6?
The average broadband download speed in WV6 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in WV6 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WV6 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 281,251.