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WV1 Area Report

Wolverhampton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£147,397
Median Price
Postcode district (WV1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WV1)
17
Schools Nearby
25/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.3/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WV1

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
7.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.4
Transport
2.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WV1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

509
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 570
2025-05: 595
2025-06: 638
2025-07: 624
2025-08: 600
2025-09: 546
2025-10: 552
2025-11: 551
2025-12: 539
2026-01: 497
2026-02: 470
2026-03: 559
2025-042026-03

↓ 11% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Wolverhampton)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Wolverhampton has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
3
education
4
health
3
crime
4
housing
5
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Wolverhampton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the WV1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£211,197
Wolverhampton average
+3.5%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£335,713
Detached
£225,005
Semi-Detached
£180,989
Terraced
£112,039
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £77,808
01/12/2003: £94,401
01/12/2004: £113,268
01/12/2005: £122,320
01/12/2006: £127,892
01/12/2007: £134,130
01/12/2008: £116,308
01/12/2009: £118,273
01/12/2010: £113,474
01/12/2011: £111,510
01/12/2012: £112,785
01/12/2013: £115,562
01/12/2014: £118,329
01/12/2015: £121,603
01/12/2016: £130,436
01/12/2017: £139,143
01/12/2018: £147,200
01/12/2019: £153,520
01/12/2020: £161,116
01/12/2021: £171,403
01/12/2022: £200,539
01/12/2023: £197,960
01/12/2024: £204,121
01/12/2025: £211,197
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
1
Secondary
3
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.2
Avg Attainment 8
+6.4% vs national (42.5)
41.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Wolverhampton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

25/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WV1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£235,000
31 sales
Semi-detached
£175,000
193 sales
Terraced
£140,000
179 sales
Flat
£102,000
148 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Wolverhampton. For the headline WV1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Wolverhampton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
12
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:93 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
860mm
Annual Rainfall
2598h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 15.6°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 69%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
84%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
The Great WesternPub/bar/nightclub
2/5
Eurest C/o Royal MailRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
The BluebrickPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
AldiRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5
Oasis Of Love Soup KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

19%
Renewable Energy
260g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 65.6%wind 19.1%nuclear 10.2%imports 3.7%biomass 1.3%solar 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

145m
Highabove sea level

At 145m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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