Wolverhampton WV7 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV7 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £316,068 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 70% 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
£316,068
Population
13,951
Recorded crime
68.6
Schools
4
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV7 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,937) 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 WV7, 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 (23 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 19/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 5,045
Owned 74% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV7.
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Wolverhampton WV7: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV7 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £316,068 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wolverhampton WV7?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV7 runs at 68.6 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV7 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV7 runs at 68.6 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV7?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV7 sell for around £316,068 on average, based on 119 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV7 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,937) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV7?
There are 4 schools in Wolverhampton WV7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wolverhampton WV7 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV7 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).