WV8 — WOLVERHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV8 is £325,550, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV8 cost 13.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV8 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£464,964	180
Semi-detached	£283,295	181
Terraced	£217,651	130
Flat	£166,198	32
All types	£325,550	535

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV8

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

With 17.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV8 has a crime rate well 78% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WV8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lane Green First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Codsall Community High School	Secondary	Good	mi
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Aldersley High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Codsall Middle School	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

281,251

Population

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 WV8 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV8 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

WV8 — WOLVERHAMPTON

Area Summary

WV8 (WOLVERHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£325,550), low crime (78% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WV7

WOLVERHAMPTON

£323K

▲ 5.1% YoY

WV9

WOLVERHAMPTON

£285K

▲ 32.6% YoY

WV10

WOLVERHAMPTON

£246K

▼ 12.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV8?

The average house price in WV8 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is £325,550, based on 535 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is WV8 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV8 is significantly below the national average (17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV8?

There are 9 schools in or near WV8. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WV8?

Council tax in WV8 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 WV8?

The average broadband download speed in WV8 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WV8 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 281,251.