Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WV5 postcode area, covering Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£217,185
Median price
£199,950
5-year trend
+35.0%
Total sales
6,941
The WV5 area has 422 individual postcodes with 6,941 registered sales. Prices are +45.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wolverhampton. The five-year price movement is +35.0%.
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
With an average of £217,185, WV5 is a mid-range area, +45.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 6,941 recorded sales across 422 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WV5 is +35.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WV5 8EJ
£202,501 avg · 143 sales
WV5 8BG
£153,562 avg · 131 sales
WV5 9AA
£189,167 avg · 91 sales
WV5 0BD
£150,249 avg · 87 sales
WV5 8EF
£147,663 avg · 69 sales
WV5 0NN
£127,529 avg · 64 sales
WV5 7BB
£192,163 avg · 62 sales
WV5 7BD
£310,535 avg · 61 sales
WV5 8EZ
£195,458 avg · 60 sales
This WV5 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 WV5 postcode area is £217,185, based on 6,941 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wolverhampton.
Properties in WV5 average £217,185, which is +45.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£199,950) is 7.9% below the average (£217,185), 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 WV5 have moved +35.0% 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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