WV7 — WOLVERHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV7 is £323,493, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV7 cost 12.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV7 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£427,362	100
Semi-detached	£285,472	98
Terraced	£251,356	62
Flat	£148,406	16
All types	£323,493	286

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV7

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

With 5.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV7 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WV7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV7 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Birchfield School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Gables Learning Centre	Other	Not inspected	mi
Albrighton Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	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 WV7 are 299.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV7 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

WV7 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV7 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£323,493), low crime (93% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (299 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV7?

The average house price in WV7 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £323,493, based on 286 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.

Is WV7 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV7 is significantly below the national average (5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV7?

There are 4 schools in or near WV7. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WV7?

Council tax in WV7 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 WV7?

The average broadband download speed in WV7 is 299 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in WV7 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.