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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

C

Median Income

£28,959

Median Age

41

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 TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£393,361£350,000454
Semi-Detached£233,254£228,0001004
Terraced£188,858£185,000532
Flat£112,000£100,000300

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 Schools83
Primary65
Secondary18
% Top two bands95.1%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Aldersley High SchoolSecondaryGood
Bantock Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Berrybrook Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Bhylls Acre Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Bushbury Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Bushbury Lane AcademyPrimaryOutstanding
Castlecroft Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Claregate Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Colton Hills Community SchoolSecondaryGood
Coppice Performing Arts SchoolSecondaryGood
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
D'Eyncourt Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Dovecotes Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Dunstall Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
East Park AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Eastfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Edward the Elder Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Elston Hall Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Fallings Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Goldthorn Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Graiseley Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Grove Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Heath ParkSecondaryNo rating available
Highfields SchoolSecondaryGood
Hill Avenue AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Lanesfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Long Knowle Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Manor Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Merridale Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Moreton SchoolSecondaryGood
Nishkam Primary School WolverhamptonPrimaryGood
Northwood Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Oak Meadow Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Ormiston NEW AcademySecondaryGood
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic AcademySecondaryGood
Palmers Cross Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Parkfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Perry Hall Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Rakegate Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Smestow AcademySecondaryInadequate
Spring Vale Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Springdale Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & NurseryPrimaryNo rating available
St Alban's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Anthony's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Edmund's Catholic AcademySecondaryNo rating available
St Jude's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Matthias SchoolSecondaryGood
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and NurseryPrimaryNo rating available
St Michael's CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Peter's Collegiate AcademySecondaryNo rating available
St Regis Church of England AcademySecondaryGood
St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Teresa's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Thomas' Church of England Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Stow Heath Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonSecondaryGood
The Royal School, WolverhamptonSecondaryNo rating available
Thomas Telford University Technical CollegeSecondaryNo rating available
Trinity CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Uplands Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Warstones Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Wednesfield AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Wednesfield Technology PrimaryPrimaryNo rating available
West Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Westacre Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Whitgreave Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Woden Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Wodensfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Wolverhampton Girls' High SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Wood End Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Woodfield Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Woodthorne Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

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 RatingC
Average EPC Score68.5
% Rated C or Above56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,177

Demographics & Economy

Population233,643
Median Age41
Median Household Income£28,959
Employment Rate53.4%
Owner Occupied55%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%

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.

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