Wolverhampton WV15 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV15 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV15), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,723 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
- A Safetycrime 91% below average
- 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
£339,723
Population
15,070
Recorded crime
20.3
Schools
3
Broadband
63%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV15 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (193 of 5,972) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 97 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 WV15, 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 (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 6,438
Owned 70% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV15.
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Wolverhampton WV15: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV15 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV15), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,723 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 WV15?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV15 runs at 20.3 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV15 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV15 runs at 20.3 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV15?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV15 sell for around £339,723 on average, based on 134 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV15 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (193 of 5,972) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 97 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV15?
There are 3 schools in Wolverhampton WV15 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wolverhampton WV15 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Wolverhampton WV15, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wolverhampton WV15 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV15 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).