Living in WV2, Wolverhampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV2 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 WV2
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £157,000 and a range from £70,000 to £260,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 KENT ROAD, WV2 2BB | semi-detached | £135,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 29 MILLS ROAD, WV2 1HX | semi-detached | £125,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 69 BYRNE ROAD, WV2 3DW | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 43 WILLCOCK ROAD, WV2 2DA | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 90 CALEDONIA ROAD, WV2 1HZ | semi-detached | £90,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 78 BYRNE ROAD, WV2 3DP | terraced | £256,000 | 2026-01-30 |
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
78 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Bushbury Lane Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Whitgreave Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
50 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Newbridge Preparatory School, Progress Schools - Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Grammar School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near WV2, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
526 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV2 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wolverhampton's figures.
Common questions about WV2
What is the average house price in WV2?
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 WV2?
Prices in Wolverhampton are up 8.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV2?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central WV2 in the last 2 years is £157,000, ranging from £70,000 to £260,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV2?
78 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV2, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV2?
526 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV2 at risk of flooding?
Central WV2 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 WV2 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 £157,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 526 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV2 safe?
526 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV2 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? WV2 or WV1, WV2 or WV4, WV2 or WV3.
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