Postcode report
Is WV2 2FB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WV2 2FB: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV2 2FB is a postcode in Ettingshall North, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV2 2FB, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV2 2FB are property market signals and housing, 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 WV2 2FB is based on Wolverhampton 035 Census 2021. It covers 14,359 residents, 4,723 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 26% 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 3/10.
For property prices near WV2 2FB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV2 2FB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 5 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 WV2 2FB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV2 2FB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 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 WV2 2FB
Is WV2 2FB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 28% 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 WV2 2FB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV2 2FB?
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 WV2 2FB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV2 2FB?
LocaleIQ matched WV2 2FB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV2 2FB?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV2 2FB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.