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Wolverhampton Central

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About

Wolverhampton Central is the core of the city, featuring a mix of retail, business, and leisure facilities. The area includes the Mander Centre, a major shopping destination with a range of high-street stores and eateries. Queen Square serves as a focal point, hosting events and markets throughout the year. The central location provides easy access to public transport, including the bus station and Wolverhampton railway station.

The area also has cultural landmarks like the Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the Grand Theatre, offering exhibitions and performances. Nearby, the University of Wolverhampton’s city campus adds a student presence. While primarily commercial, the central streets have a mix of historic and modern architecture, reflecting the city’s industrial past. The nightlife includes pubs and bars, catering to both locals and visitors.

Area overview

On average Wolverhampton Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 309 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 of residents 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
309
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

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

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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 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
Flats26£110,500
Semi-Detached5£220,000
Terraced33£150,000

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

WV13PW

Victoria Street

WV11NA

Stafford Street

WV37AU

Hughes Avenue

WV14HW

Darlington Street

WV14RU

Ring Road St Peters

WV11TS

Cheapside

WV24LQ

Worcester Street

WV30DT

Pennant Court

WV13HT

Cleveland Street

WV13LX

Minerva Lane

WV19ST

St Peters Square

WV30SQ

Salop Street

WV30PR

Great Brickkiln Street

WV11JA

Broad Street

WV30ST

Raglan Street

WV100JQ

Cannock Road

WV11TX

Exchange Street

WV30UN

Aspen Way

WV14EX

Darlington Street

WV14JA

Birch Street

WV100DG

Bailey Street

WV11RN

Cannock Road

WV39RZ

Merridale Gardens

WV13AH

Bilston Street

WV30JQ

Penn Street

WV30QL

Lord Street

WV13NX

Victoria Street

WV30BA

Bruford Road

WV13AU

Old Hall Street

WV30LG

Lea Road

WV100JN

Grimstone Street

WV30HY

Aston Street

WV30DZ

Penn Road

WV30DY

Lonsdale Road

WV30JJ

Penn Street

WV30DF

Melbury Close

WV30RA

Merridale Street

WV30LF

Fisher Street

WV13NB

St Peters

WV19SS

St Peters Square

WV30AF

Elm Street

WV30QS

Lord Street

WV30AP

Rayleigh Road

WV11RE

North Street

WV13DG

Horseley Fields

WV30HX

Owen Road

WV30HG

Manlove Street

WV30LH

Lea Road

WV14BN

Waterloo Road

WV109AX

Coven Street

WV14LG

Victoria Passage

WV24DB

George Street

WV30UF

Chapel Ash

WV109AA

Badger Drive

WV100BA

Broad Gauge Way

WV100JG

Yarwell Close

WV30JU

Mander Street

WV30LE

Lea Road

WV14NB

Waterloo Road

WV14JW

Birch Street

WV19SB

St Peters Square

WV13LQ

Piper's Row

WV13NG

St Peters

WV13BJ

Queen Street

WV30HH

Owen Road

WV11SS

St Peters

WV30NP

London Place

WV30BH

Ashland Street

WV30AQ

Oak Street

WV11JD

Westbury Street

WV100AF

Cannock Road

WV100TS

Heath Town

WV30LX

Lea Gardens

WV30NT

Hallet Drive

WV13HR

Cleveland Street

WV30HU

Owen Road

WV30ES

Bromford Rise

WV11HN

Wheelers Fold

WV21AA

Tempest Street

WV14BS

Waterloo Road

WV11NT

Stafford Street

WV14JL

Clarence Road

WV100AZ

Broad Gauge Way

WV13EB

Albion Street

WV30AU

Rayleigh Road

WV30QW

Cherry Street

WV30BD

Salisbury Place Industrial Estate

WV11AD

Camp Street

WV30JA

Norfolk Road

WV100AP

Tremaine Gardens

WV24LD

Worcester Street

WV30UU

Merridale Gardens

WV30TE

Great Brickkiln Street

WV30RX

Salop Street

WV30RJ

Merridale Street West

WV14LY

Darlington Street

WV24QX

Convent Close

WV13JX

Queen Street

WV11LX

Stafford Street

WV100AX

Broad Gauge Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.