Is WV1 2JN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

335 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
156
Criminal damage & arson
33
Public order
23
Other theft
22
Vehicle crime
22
Shoplifting
19
Anti-social behaviour
12
Burglary
12

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 2JN 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 2JN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WV1 2JN on Check Food Hygiene

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