Wolverhampton WV6 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV6 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £312,310 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 1% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£312,310
Population
65,389
Recorded crime
225.8
Schools
22
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV6 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (86 of 21,876) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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 WV6, 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 (141 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 260/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 26,547
Owned 64% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV6.
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Wolverhampton WV6: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV6 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £312,310 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wolverhampton WV6?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV6 runs at 225.8 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV6 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV6 runs at 225.8 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV6?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV6 sell for around £312,310 on average, based on 597 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV6 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (86 of 21,876) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV6?
There are 22 schools in Wolverhampton WV6 (13 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wolverhampton WV6 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Wolverhampton WV6, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wolverhampton WV6 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV6 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).