Postcode WV1 4RU is located in a major urban area, within the St Peters ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolverhampton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 476.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wolverhampton Central is £32,300 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wolverhampton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 476.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wolverhampton Central is £32,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from WV1 4RU.
Wolverhampton Central near WV1 4RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dunstall Peace Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dunstall Peace Park |
| 0.2 mi | St. Peter's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Peter's Gardens |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 in St Peters area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £261,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Peters
In the WV1 4RU postcode area, located within Wolverhampton Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | News Extra | Princes Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DZ | Walking directions to News Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Idea | Fold Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LP | Walking directions to Idea |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Short Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1EX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Jack Hayward Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 4DE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Princess Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HQ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.