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WV8

WOLVERHAMPTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV8 is the postcode district for WOLVERHAMPTON, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £325,550
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£325,550

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

17.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

78% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

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.

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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

£298K £309K £320K £331K £343K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

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

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WV8 WOLVERHAMPTON

What is the average house price in WV8 WOLVERHAMPTON?
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 WOLVERHAMPTON 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 is the population of WV8 WOLVERHAMPTON?
The population of WV8 (WOLVERHAMPTON) is approximately 281,251 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WV8 WOLVERHAMPTON?
There are 9 schools in or near WV8. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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