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WV2 Area Report

Wolverhampton

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

£159,234
Median Price
Postcode district (WV2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WV2)
18
Schools Nearby
20/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WV2

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
7.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.5
Transport
2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WV2)

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

514
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 557
2025-07: 569
2025-08: 524
2025-09: 509
2025-10: 497
2025-11: 521
2025-12: 454
2026-01: 398
2026-02: 0
2026-03: 515
2026-04: 514
2026-05: 513
2025-062026-05

↓ 25% 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 WV2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£210,881
Wolverhampton average
+3.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£335,686
Detached
£224,467
Semi-Detached
£180,665
Terraced
£112,073
Flat

Long-Term 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: £210,881
01/12/200201/12/2025

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

Schools & Education

12
Primary
3
Independent
3
Nursery
18
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 18 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.5
Avg Attainment 8
-1.9% vs national (42.3)
36.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Wolverhampton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

20/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WV2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£280,000
62 sales
Semi-detached
£180,000
246 sales
Terraced
£145,000
310 sales
Flat
£115,000
185 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 WV2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.3%
1 Year Change
rising
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)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II

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 active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

85/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:24 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: 25.9°C, Clear skyHumidity: 33%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
82%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Pond Lane Convenience StoreRetailers - other
5/5
Pond Lane Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Mount Zion Family Ministry FoodbankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Trinity CourtCaring Premises
5/5
Drink Stop Express LimitedRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

57%
Renewable Energy
50g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 54.2%nuclear 19.4%gas 10.4%imports 6.7%biomass 6.2%wind 3.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

155m
Highabove sea level

At 155m 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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