Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WV1 postcode area, covering Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£141,206
Median price
£102,500
5-year trend
+68.3%
Total sales
4,538
The WV1 area has 374 individual postcodes with 4,538 registered sales. Prices are +64.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wolverhampton. The five-year price movement is +68.3%.
A West Midlands city with fast trains to London Euston and Birmingham New Street, a regenerating city centre and some of the most affordable housing in the region.
🚆 Main station
Wolverhampton
⏱️ London commute
~85 min by train
WV1 averages £141,206, placing it in the affordable category, +64.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 4,538 recorded sales across 374 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WV1 is +68.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WV1 3EJ
£120,981 avg · 108 sales
WV1 3EB
£137,056 avg · 105 sales
WV1 3EG
£123,261 avg · 103 sales
WV1 2JR
£102,463 avg · 73 sales
WV1 2HY
£71,146 avg · 71 sales
WV1 4PA
£89,199 avg · 70 sales
WV1 4AS
£69,434 avg · 69 sales
WV1 4AT
£71,678 avg · 66 sales
WV1 4SS
£43,891 avg · 66 sales
This WV1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WV1 postcode area is £141,206, based on 4,538 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wolverhampton.
Properties in WV1 average £141,206, which is +64.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£102,500) is 27.4% below the average (£141,206), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WV1 have moved +68.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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