Living in WV11, Wolverhampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV11 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 WV11
107 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £216,500 and a range from £80,000 to £535,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SPONDON ROAD, WV11 3AP | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 DENMEAD DRIVE, WV11 2QS | semi-detached | £234,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 38 COLMAN AVENUE, WV11 3RR | semi-detached | £257,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 40 HYLSTONE CRESCENT, WV11 3EZ | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 301 LICHFIELD ROAD, WV11 3EN | detached | £237,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 13 OVERSEAL ROAD, WV11 3AX | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-04-28 |
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
59 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
41 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: WV2 Education.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WV11, 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.
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 | 15.2% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
195 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV11 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wolverhampton's figures.
Common questions about WV11
What is the average house price in WV11?
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 WV11?
Prices in Wolverhampton are up 8.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV11?
The median of 107 recorded sales around central WV11 in the last 2 years is £216,500, ranging from £80,000 to £535,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV11?
59 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV11, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV11?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV11 at risk of flooding?
Central WV11 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 WV11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £216,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 195 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV11 safe?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV11 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? WV11 or WV12, WV11 or WV13, WV11 or WV10.
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