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Wolverhampton Central

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About

Wolverhampton Central covers the area around Market Square, Lichfield Street and Queen Street, with the Mander Centre and the Grand Theatre as city-centre landmarks. The Council House and St Peter's Collegiate Church sit close to the central market, and an inner ring road outlines the core. Pedestrian routes link shops, the bus station and the railway station at the northern edge of the central area, while smaller lanes and arcade entrances lead to cafes and local businesses.

Cultural facilities concentrate on Lichfield Street, where Wolverhampton Art Gallery displays a nationally recognised collection of Bilston enamels alongside rotating exhibitions. The indoor market and regular outdoor stalls operate from Market Square and the adjacent covered market halls. Streets near the centre record the city’s industrial past in building uses and names, and active community spaces host occasional street markets, council events and performing-arts programmes throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Wolverhampton Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolverhampton Central is £36,481 per year. There are 6 schools in Wolverhampton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wolverhampton Central is home to around 11,532 people, with a population density of about 3,768.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolverhampton Central Population
11,532
Population density
3,768.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
122.53(+220%)
Shoplifting
43.79(+400%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.64(+214%)
Public order
22.46(+269%)
Other theft
21.94(+283%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,335
28.92%
Indian
2,145
18.6%
African
1,414
12.26%
Other White
1,119
9.7%
Pakistani
902
7.82%
Total population: 11,532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,714
29.3%
No qualifications
2,256
24.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,580
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,106
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 9,262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,767
38.11%
Owns outright
765
16.5%
Social rents from council
695
14.99%
Other social rented
634
13.67%
Owns with a mortgage
585
12.62%
Total households: 4,637

Property prices in Wolverhampton Central

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Wolverhampton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolverhampton Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolverhampton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£260,000
Flats20£109,250
Semi-Detached6£211,500
Terraced31£149,000

10 years median price trend in Wolverhampton Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolverhampton Central.

All postcodes in Wolverhampton Central

WV14HB

Darlington Street

WV14HL

Red Lion Street

WV39FA

Graiseley

WV30SF

Peel Street

WV14DY

Waterloo Road

WV100JP

Cambridge Street

WV109AD

Prole Street

WV13PR

Bell Street

WV14JH

Clarence Road

WV11JR

Thornley Street

WV14BF

Birch Street

WV19SH

St Peters Square

WV19TE

St Peters Square

WV24BH

St Johns Square

WV30DA

Yew Street

WV30JF

Retreat Street

WV14TJ

Waterloo Road

WV24AW

Temple Street

WV30ER

Manor Close

WV30QH

St Marks Road

WV11LW

Wulfruna Street

WV11TE

Queen Square

WV11AG

St Peters

WV13LR

Horseley Fields

WV30AS

Bamford Road

WV30LS

Lea Road

WV30NL

Market Square

WV39LE

Merridale Road

WV100LL

Culwell Industrial Park

WV11HD

Princess Street

WV11NQ

Herbert Street

WV13AP

Queen Street

WV14LF

School Street

WV30HA

Lime Street

WV30UT

Pine Close

WV39LF

Merridale Road

WV11HQ

Princess Street

WV13PJ

Skinner Street

WV19SL

St Peters Square

WV24HD

Bell Street

WV30QN

St Marks Road

WV30RR

Lennox Gardens

WV30SG

Raglan Street

WV30UW

Aspen Way

WV11TL

Cheapside

WV13AD

Castle Street

WV24AS

Bond Street

WV30HJ

Burleigh Road

WV30PG

Zoar Street

WV13AT

Old Hall Street

WV13NA

Woolpack Street

WV13NP

Victoria Street

WV21AZ

St Georges Parade

WV24AR

Church Street

WV30PZ

Aspen Way

WV11RJ

North Street

WV14XD

St Peters

WV30BY

Ashland Street

WV30EY

Lime Street

WV11ES

Queen Street

WV11QB

St Peters

WV13ED

Albion Street

WV13EX

St Peters

WV13LN

Walsall Street

WV11HW

Princess Street

WV11JY

Cannock Road

WV11NA

Stafford Street

WV11TS

Cheapside

WV13PW

Victoria Street

WV14DW

Waterloo Road

WV14HW

Darlington Street

WV14RU

Ring Road St Peters

WV30HP

Owen Road

WV30UP

Aspen Way

WV37AU

Hughes Avenue

WV109AB

Smestow Street

WV11DG

Lichfield Street

WV11ED

Princes Square

WV11SD

St Peters

WV14LD

Skinner Street

WV30LR

Lea Road

WV30NY

Hallett Drive

WV13HT

Cleveland Street

WV13LX

Minerva Lane

WV19ST

St Peters Square

WV24LQ

Worcester Street

WV30DT

Pennant Court

WV100DG

Bailey Street

WV100JQ

Cannock Road

WV11JA

Broad Street

WV11RN

Cannock Road

WV11TX

Exchange Street

WV14EX

Darlington Street

WV14JA

Birch Street

WV30PR

Great Brickkiln Street

WV30SQ

Salop Street

WV30ST

Raglan Street

WV30UN

Aspen Way

WV39RZ

Merridale Gardens

WV13AH

Bilston Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.