Area Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV13 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV13 postcode area.

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Population

23,376

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,880 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 39, WV13 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £157k. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

home £157,940 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV13 is a postcode district in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, covering 506 active and 234 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV13 (28%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (18%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV13 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV13 are around £157k, down 15.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV13 at 459 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV13 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian19.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3683
Vehicle crime1225
Shoplifting1154
Criminal damage and arson1013
Other theft893

school Local Schools

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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils
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Stow Heath Primary School

Good491 pupils
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils
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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Poundland
  • R S News
  • Springbank Service Station
  • Bahia News
  • 8pm Chemist
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Royal George
  • The County Public House
  • The Falcon Inn
  • The Forge Tavern
  • The Malthouse
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • 442 Bar Grill
  • Aberrant Group Limited T/A McDonald's
  • Tricia's Snack Shack
  • Assa Abloy (Yale)
  • Big Day Chinese Restaurant
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Jass Catering
  • Pizza Hut
  • Alaturka Doner
  • Ann's Food Services
  • Authentic Jerk House
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg
  • Singh's Premier
  • Tesco
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • + 1 more