Wolverhampton WV12 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV12 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV12), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £205,412 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% below average
- B Schools71% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£205,412
Population
31,932
Recorded crime
205.6
Schools
12
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV12 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (3 of 11,667) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WV12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (62 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 149/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 13,069
Owned 69% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV12.
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Wolverhampton WV12: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV12 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV12), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £205,412 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wolverhampton WV12?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV12 runs at 205.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV12 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV12 runs at 205.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV12?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV12 sell for around £205,412 on average, based on 280 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV12 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (3 of 11,667) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV12?
There are 12 schools in Wolverhampton WV12 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wolverhampton WV12 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Wolverhampton WV12, 5 (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wolverhampton WV12 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).