WolverhamptonWV1
Wolverhampton · West Midlands
WV1 Wolverhampton has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.7% for property prices and 7.8% for rental incomes, with population increasing by 1.3% over the same period. The district ranks in the 86th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.6, indicating strong fundamentals relative to comparable areas. Currently in an early gentrification stage, WV1 presents characteristics typical of regenerating urban centres where rental yield growth has outpaced capital appreciation. These metrics reflect underlying demand dynamics and infrastructure investment activity within the West Midlands region, though performance remains subject to broader economic conditions and local development outcomes.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 4.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
- 4351 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Wolverhampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wolverhampton (WV1) common questions
Is Wolverhampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wolverhampton (WV1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wolverhampton safe?
Wolverhampton has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wolverhampton?
The average property price in Wolverhampton (WV1) is £231k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wolverhampton?
The median monthly rent in Wolverhampton (WV1) is £898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wolverhampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wolverhampton (WV2), Wolverhampton (WV3), Wolverhampton (WV4), Wolverhampton (WV10), Willenhall (WV13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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