Living in WV1, Wolverhampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV1 in Wolverhampton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wolverhampton: £216,668, up 8.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WV1
32 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £118,000 and a range from £75,000 to £260,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 BROAD GAUGE WAY, WV10 0BA | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 73 BROAD GAUGE WAY, WV10 0AZ | flat-maisonette | £122,500 | 2026-03-13 |
| 17 ALBION STREET, WV1 3EB | flat-maisonette | £122,000 | 2026-03-02 |
| 8 BROAD GAUGE WAY, WV10 0AX | flat-maisonette | £136,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 70 ALBION STREET, WV1 3EG | flat-maisonette | £117,000 | 2025-11-14 |
| 176 BROAD GAUGE WAY, WV10 0BA | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2025-11-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbury Lane Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Whitgreave Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
53 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Progress Schools - Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Grammar School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near WV1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Wolverhampton.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
585 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wolverhampton's figures.
Common questions about WV1
What is the average house price in WV1?
The average sold price in Wolverhampton is £216,668 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV1?
Prices in Wolverhampton are up 8.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV1?
The median of 32 recorded sales around central WV1 in the last 2 years is £118,000, ranging from £75,000 to £260,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV1?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV1, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV1?
585 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV1 at risk of flooding?
Central WV1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WV1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £118,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 585 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV1 safe?
585 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WV1 or WV2, WV1 or WV3, WV1 or WV4.
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