Postcode sector · Wolverhampton

WV1 3 area guide

Who lives in WV1 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Population: 11,214 (2024)

WV1 3Postcode sector · Wolverhampton

At a glance

What WV1 3 is like

The WV1 3 postcode sector in Wolverhampton covers 86 live postcodes and is home to about 11,214 people across 5 census neighbourhoods. 24.7% of households own their home, 36.3% rent privately and 37.7% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 45.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WV1 3 sold for a median of £116,250 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV1 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

10/ 10

Higher than most — 87.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£116,250

Median over 4 sales in WV1 3.

TransportMore

8.0/ 10

Excellent — 5 stations within a mile, 106 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools in WV1 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£38,811

Average a year, before tax — higher than 8% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
36.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
A student area
23.8% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
03
Higher crime than mostLook closer
87.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
04
A young populationPositive
31.8% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
05
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

Questions

WV1 3 FAQs

Is WV1 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 87.1 per 1,000 people a year, band 10 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).

How much does a house cost in WV1 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £116,250.

Homes in WV1 3 sold for a median of £116,250 across 4 sales in the year to August 2026. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WV1 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 87.1 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV1 3, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 10 of 10.

Who lives in WV1 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 14.5% of residents. 24.7% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (32.6%).

Which council covers WV1 3?

WV1 3 is in Wolverhampton.

WV1 3 is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV1 3?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 106 bus stops within 800m and 5 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro), 109 yards away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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