Is WV1 2HL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

490 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WV1 2HL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
225
Public order
44
Criminal damage & arson
42
Shoplifting
40
Other theft
32
Vehicle crime
23
Anti-social behaviour
19
Burglary
15

House prices

£220,559

Average price in Wolverhampton (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 7.2% year on year.

Terraced
£189,329
Semi-detached
£235,561
Detached
£350,536
Flat / maisonette
£115,198

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WV1 2HL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WV1 2HL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WV1 2HL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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