WV5 (Wolverhampton) exhibits a trajectory score of 53.6 out of 100, positioning it in the 70th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has remained modest at 2.2% compound annual growth, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 5.4% CAGR. Population expansion in the district has been minimal at 0.7% over the same period. The postcode currently sits at latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation indicators at present. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates indicates a rental-focused market dynamic, which may appeal to investors prioritising income yield over property value appreciation in this West Midlands location.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Wolverhampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
30 planning applications submitted in WV5 over the last six months.
- Proposed internal remodel with new raised roof and rear balconyJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed 5.5m single storey rear extensionJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey side extension to form garageJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Wolverhampton (WV5) common questions
Is Wolverhampton up and coming?
Wolverhampton (WV5) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 31% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wolverhampton safe?
Wolverhampton has a safety score of 45/100 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 (WV5) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wolverhampton?
The median monthly rent in Wolverhampton (WV5) is £930 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wolverhampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stafford (ST19), Kingswinford (DY6), Gloucester (GL3), Wolverhampton (WV8), Wolverhampton (WV9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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