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WV7

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

WV7 covers WOLVERHAMPTON in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £323,493
1yr change ▲ 5.1%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£323,493

▲ 5.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

299 Mbps

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.

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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

£316K £320K £324K £328K £332K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

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 WV7 are 299.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WV7 WOLVERHAMPTON

What is the average house price in WV7 WOLVERHAMPTON?
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 WOLVERHAMPTON 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 is the population of WV7 WOLVERHAMPTON?
The population of WV7 (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 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 are schools like in WV7 WOLVERHAMPTON?
There are 4 schools in or near WV7. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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