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Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Wolverhampton

A snapshot of life in Wolverhampton, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Wolverhampton is a city in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 233,643. The average house price is £260,055 and the overall crime rate is 91.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wolverhampton ranks

Population

233,643

Avg House Price

£260,055

Crime Rate

91.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

95.1%

Avg Download Speed

412 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,959

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wolverhampton's detached homes (£393,361) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£112,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wolverhampton prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£184,986 → £260,055).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£393,361	£350,000	454
Semi-Detached	£233,254	£228,000	1004
Terraced	£188,858	£185,000	532
Flat	£112,000	£100,000	300

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wolverhampton is 91.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wolverhampton: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	83
Primary	65
Secondary	18
% Top two bands	95.1%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aldersley High School	Secondary	Good
Bantock Primary School	Primary	Good
Berrybrook Primary School	Primary	Good
Bhylls Acre Primary School	Primary	Good
Bushbury Hill Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bushbury Lane Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Castlecroft Primary School	Primary	Good
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School	Primary	Good
Claregate Primary School	Primary	Good
Colton Hills Community School	Secondary	Good
Coppice Performing Arts School	Secondary	Good
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
D'Eyncourt Primary School	Primary	Good
Dovecotes Primary School	Primary	Good
Dunstall Hill Primary School	Primary	No rating available
East Park Academy	Primary	No rating available
Eastfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Edward the Elder Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Elston Hall Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Fallings Park Primary School	Primary	Good
Goldthorn Park Primary School	Primary	Good
Graiseley Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Grove Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Heath Park	Secondary	No rating available
Highfields School	Secondary	Good
Hill Avenue Academy	Primary	No rating available
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Lanesfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Long Knowle Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Manor Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Merridale Primary School	Primary	Good
Moreton School	Secondary	Good
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton	Primary	Good
Northwood Park Primary School	Primary	Good
Oak Meadow Primary School	Primary	Good
Ormiston NEW Academy	Secondary	Good
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy	Secondary	Good
Palmers Cross Primary School	Primary	Good
Parkfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Perry Hall Primary School	Primary	Good
Rakegate Primary School	Primary	Good
Smestow Academy	Secondary	Inadequate
Spring Vale Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Springdale Primary School	Primary	No rating available
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery	Primary	No rating available
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Edmund's Catholic Academy	Secondary	No rating available
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Matthias School	Secondary	Good
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery	Primary	No rating available
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Peter's Collegiate Academy	Secondary	No rating available
St Regis Church of England Academy	Secondary	Good
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Stow Heath Primary School	Primary	Good
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton	Secondary	Good
The Royal School, Wolverhampton	Secondary	No rating available
Thomas Telford University Technical College	Secondary	No rating available
Trinity CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Uplands Junior School	Primary	Good
Warstones Primary School	Primary	Good
Wednesfield Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Wednesfield Technology Primary	Primary	No rating available
West Park Primary School	Primary	Good
Westacre Infant School	Primary	Good
Whitgreave Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Woden Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Wodensfield Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Wolverhampton Girls' High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Wood End Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodfield Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Woodthorne Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Wolverhampton averages 412 Mbps — 312% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wolverhampton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,177

Demographics & Economy

Population	233,643
Median Age	41
Median Household Income	£28,959
Employment Rate	53.4%
Owner Occupied	55%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wolverhampton?

The average house price in Wolverhampton is £260,055 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wolverhampton?

The most affordable entry point in Wolverhampton is a flat, with an average price of £112,000.

Is Wolverhampton a safe place to live?

Wolverhampton has a recorded crime rate of 91.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton has 83 schools in total, with 95.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wolverhampton?

Average broadband download speeds in Wolverhampton are around 412 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.4% of premises.

How big is Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 233,643.

Most compared with

How does Wolverhampton stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Wolverhampton

House price: £332,275 · £260,055
Crime rate: 48.3 · 91.8
Distance: 7.3 mi

Aldridge

Wolverhampton

House price: £354,442 · £260,055
Crime rate: 90.5 · 91.8
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Wolverhampton

House price: £214,068 · £260,055
Crime rate: 91.9 · 91.8
Distance: 2.8 mi

Birmingham

Wolverhampton

House price: £266,208 · £260,055
Crime rate: 114.1 · 91.8
Distance: 12.9 mi

Blackheath

Wolverhampton

House price: £894,432 · £260,055
Crime rate: 95.1 · 91.8
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bloxwich

Wolverhampton

House price: £244,941 · £260,055
Crime rate: 90.5 · 91.8
Distance: 5.5 mi

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