City Pop. 228,055

Living in Wolverhampton: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wolverhampton scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Wolverhampton most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (84), transport (81) and schools (80). For the surrounding area, see WV1 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10,176 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Shoplifting 2,355 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Vehicle crime 1,875 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1,817 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 1,335 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5,149 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,211 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 683 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 542 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
68
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 195
Sports Pitches Ample 128
Allotments Ample 31
Golf Courses Ample 6
Tennis Courts Ample 52
Bowling Greens Ample 22
Playgrounds Ample 66

Services

Schools
80
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 129 in area
12Outstanding96Good4Requires Improvement2Inadequate15Ungraded
  • Beacon AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bilston Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Bushbury Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Eastfield Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Low Hill Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Moseley ParkSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Spring Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Outstanding
  • Whitgreave Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
78
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospitalin area
Walsall Manor Hospital2.5 mi
Russells Hall Hospital3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79%
23 GP surgeries in area 25 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,962 patients per GP
32dentists40pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)95.6%
available across Wolverhampton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,337 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed5.1%Retired20.2%Student5.4%Other inactive16.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership58.5%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Wolverhampton · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
81
Wolverhampton 0.4 mi
Willenhall 3.1 mi
Bilbrook 3.3 mi
J2 M54 3.2 mi
J2 M54 3.3 mi
J1 M54 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Ample 112
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 115
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 112
Retail Shopping Ample 604
Takeaways Ample 131
Fitness Ample 23

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,000 871
Detached £330,000 174
Semi-detached £230,000 413
Terraced £202,500 193
Flat / Maisonette £115,000 91
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£99k £181k £266k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bilston (Wolverhampton) 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Perton 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 4.0 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 4.2 mi away ⇄
Darlaston 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolverhampton a nice place to live?

Yes, Wolverhampton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wolverhampton is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 22,707 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wolverhampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wolverhampton are Beacon Academy, Bilston Nursery School and Bushbury Lane Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 129 rated schools in Wolverhampton in total.

What are house prices like in Wolverhampton?

The current median house price in Wolverhampton is £227,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £202,500, flat £115,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 871 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wolverhampton in context

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Postcode districts in Wolverhampton

WV1 66 ⇄
WV10 62 ⇄
WV11 62 ⇄
WV12 70 ⇄
WV13 62 ⇄
WV14 66 ⇄
WV2 65 ⇄
WV3 69 ⇄
WV4 65 ⇄
WV5 53 ⇄
WV6 63 ⇄
WV8 59 ⇄
WV9 61 ⇄
WV98 64 ⇄

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