Cost of Living in WV1

Wolverhampton

WV1 at a glance

Postcode district (WV1)
£168k
Median home price
555
Sales (last 5y)
-40%
vs national median
£259
Est. council tax / mo
1.6/10
Deprivation decile

Figures describe the WV1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Wolverhampton average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.

House prices in WV1

Postcode district (WV1)

Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.

Property typeMedian priceSales (5y)vs national
Detached£233,00030−£182k
Semi-detached£177,500201−£83k
Terraced£150,000171−£70k
Flat£100,000153−£130k

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).

Council tax in WV1

Band E
Estimated band
£3,103
Estimated annual cost
£259
Monthly (approx)

Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.

Affordability & area context

Postcode district (WV1)

WV1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 1.6 out of 10 (among the most deprived areas in England), based on the 18 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 40% less than the national median.