Wolverhampton WV9 area guide
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Is Wolverhampton WV9 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV9), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £263,023 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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).
- A Safetycrime 77% 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
£263,023
Population
17,889
Recorded crime
53.2
Schools
3
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wolverhampton WV9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV9 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (28 of 3,702) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 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 WV9, 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 (22 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WV9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 15/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 7,631
Owned 65% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WV9.
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Wolverhampton WV9: frequently asked questions
Is Wolverhampton WV9 a good place to live?
In Wolverhampton (WV9), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £263,023 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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 WV9?
Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV9 runs at 53.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wolverhampton WV9 safe?
Crime in Wolverhampton WV9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wolverhampton WV9 runs at 53.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wolverhampton WV9?
Homes in Wolverhampton WV9 sell for around £263,023 on average, based on 87 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wolverhampton WV9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wolverhampton WV9 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (28 of 3,702) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wolverhampton WV9?
There are 3 schools in Wolverhampton WV9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wolverhampton WV9 a deprived area?
Wolverhampton WV9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).