Wolverhampton WV5 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV5 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV5), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £349,543 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 42% below average
- B Schools80% 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
£349,543
Population
19,153
Recorded crime
131.6
Schools
8
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (112 of 8,522) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 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 WV5, 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 (55 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 8,074
Owned 74% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV5.
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Wolverhampton WV5: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV5 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV5), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £349,543 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wolverhampton WV5?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV5 runs at 131.6 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV5 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV5 runs at 131.6 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV5?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV5 sell for around £349,543 on average, based on 240 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (112 of 8,522) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV5?
There are 8 schools in Wolverhampton WV5 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wolverhampton WV5 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Wolverhampton WV5, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wolverhampton WV5 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).