Is WV2 1JA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

623 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WV2 1JA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
274
Shoplifting
65
Criminal damage & arson
51
Public order
47
Other theft
39
Vehicle crime
32
Anti-social behaviour
25
Drugs
25

House prices

£216,668

Average price in Wolverhampton (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 8.2% year on year.

Terraced
£185,892
Semi-detached
£231,569
Detached
£344,010
Flat / maisonette
£113,169

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WV2 1JA 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 WV2 1JA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WV2 1JA on Check Food Hygiene

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