Postcode report
WV1 2BY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV1 2BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV1 2BY is a postcode in East Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV1 2BY, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV1 2BY are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV1 2BY is based on Wolverhampton 018 Census 2021. It covers 9,406 residents, 3,325 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 40% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WV1 2BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV1 2BY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV1 2BY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV1 2BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV1 2BY
Is WV1 2BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV1 2BY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV1 2BY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV1 2BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV1 2BY?
LocaleIQ matched WV1 2BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV1 2BY?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV1 2BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.