Postcode sector · Wolverhampton

WV2 3 area guide

Who lives in WV2 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Wolverhampton
Region: West Midlands
Population: 17,190 (2024)

WV2 3Postcode sector · Wolverhampton

At a glance

What WV2 3 is like

The WV2 3 postcode sector in Wolverhampton covers 97 live postcodes and is home to about 17,190 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 44.3% of households own their home, 31.7% rent privately and 23.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 48.4% 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 WV2 3 sold for a median of £163,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV2 3 compares

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

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 49.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£163,000

Median over 11 sales in WV2 3, +2.5% on the year before.

TransportMore

6.0/ 10

Very good — 3 stations within a mile, 53 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

89%

of 9 rated schools in WV2 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£43,022

Average a year, before tax — higher than 20% 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
31.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
49.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 53 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

WV2 3 FAQs

Is WV2 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 49.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 89% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in WV2 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £163,000.

Homes in WV2 3 sold for a median of £163,000 across 11 sales in the year to August 2026, +2.5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WV2 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 49.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV2 3, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WV2 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 35–39, at 7.8% of residents. 44.3% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (41.8%).

Which council covers WV2 3?

WV2 3 is in Wolverhampton.

WV2 3 is in Wolverhampton, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV2 3?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 53 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), 0.7 miles 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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