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Wolverhampton

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About

Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, located northwest of Birmingham. It covers an area of approximately 69 square kilometres and forms part of the larger Black Country conurbation. The city is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in manufacturing and engineering, with historical ties to the steel and automotive industries. Wolverhampton is home to the University of Wolverhampton and has a mix of urban and suburban areas, including parks and green spaces like West Park and Bantock Park.

The city centre features a range of shops, markets, and cultural venues such as the Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the Grand Theatre. Public transport links include Wolverhampton Railway Station, providing connections to Birmingham and other major cities. The local economy has diversified in recent years, with growth in retail, education, and service sectors. Wolverhampton also has a strong sporting presence, with Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club based at Molineux Stadium. The area reflects a blend of historical significance and modern development.

Area overview

On average Wolverhampton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wolverhampton is £38,062 per year. There are 123 schools in Wolverhampton: 73 primary (10 Outstanding and 53 Good) and 21 secondary (3 Outstanding and 14 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolverhampton Population
263,727
Population density
3,797.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144,303
54.72%
Indian
42,052
15.95%
Other White
13,528
5.13%
African
11,158
4.23%
Caribbean
9,905
3.76%
Total population: 263,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31,345
29.81%
Owns with a mortgage
26,465
25.17%
Social rents from council
19,761
18.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
17,922
17.05%
Other social rented
6,723
6.39%
Total households: 105,142

Property prices in Wolverhampton

Based on 1,940 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wolverhampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolverhampton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached383£335,000
Flats195£110,000
Semi-Detached905£227,000
Terraced457£188,000

10 years median price trend in Wolverhampton

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

All wards in Wolverhampton

Bilston North

Bilston South

Blakenhall

Bushbury North

Bushbury South & Low Hill

East Park

Ettingshall North

Ettingshall South & Spring Vale

Fallings Park

Graiseley

Heath Town

Merry Hill

Oxley

Park

Penn

St Peters

Tettenhall Regis

Tettenhall Wightwick

Wednesfield North

Wednesfield South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.