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House prices in Wolverhampton
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Wolverhampton have risen sharply over the past year — up +7.2% to a typical £220,559, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £235,561.
That's 19% below the UK average of £272,611.
Wolverhampton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Wolverhampton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- WV12 ▲ +7.5% £241,000 35 sales
- WV4 ▼ -1.0% £240,000 671 sales
- WV6 ▼ -3.1% £235,000 826 sales
- WV3 ▲ +4.4% £230,000 691 sales
- WV11 ▲ +7.0% £210,000 637 sales
- WV9 ▼ -0.8% £205,000 105 sales
- WV13 → 0.0% £200,000 107 sales
- WV10 ▲ +0.2% £199,418 1,004 sales
- WV14 ▲ +5.3% £190,000 535 sales
- WV1 ▲ +0.6% £172,000 280 sales
- WV2 ▲ +19.3% £155,500 314 sales
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £350,536 ▲ +7.0%
- Semi-detached £235,561 ▲ +7.9%
- Terraced £189,329 ▲ +7.7%
- Flat £115,198 ▲ +3.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5 SOLENT CLOSE, WV9 5QF | £155,000 |
| Apr 2026 | THE MILL, WV5 7AW | £380,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 33 CLAREMONT ROAD, WV3 0EA | £257,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 12A SOUTH STREET, WV10 6JH | £85,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 WOODLAND COTTAGES, WV4 4DG | £307,500 |
| Apr 2026 | DIXON HOUSE CLEVELAND ROAD, WV2 1BX | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16A HIGHFIELD AVENUE, WV10 8NP | £82,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 OAKLANDS ROAD, WV3 0DS | £187,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 489 STAFFORD ROAD, WV10 6RR | £204,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 73 WINDSOR ROAD, WV7 3PN | £285,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Wolverhampton costs 6.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Wolverhampton ranks nationally →
Wolverhampton is the 74th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 94,203 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Wolverhampton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39.8%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £875
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Sheffield £219,713
- House prices in Wirral £221,849
- House prices in Oldham £217,171
- House prices in Sefton £224,289
- House prices in Walsall £215,329
- House prices in Coventry £227,679
- House prices in Salford £229,462
- House prices in Tameside £209,723
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Wolverhampton?
- The average house price in Wolverhampton is £220,559, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Wolverhampton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Wolverhampton have risen +7.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Wolverhampton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Wolverhampton:
- detached homes: £350,536
- semi-detached homes: £235,561
- terraced homes: £189,329
- flats: £115,198
- Is Wolverhampton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Wolverhampton costs 6.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Wolverhampton ranks nationally.
- Is Wolverhampton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Wolverhampton costs £220,559 — 19% less than the UK average of £272,611. Wolverhampton is the 74th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Wolverhampton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Wolverhampton's average of £220,559, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Wolverhampton?
- On a typical Wolverhampton sale at £220,559, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£4,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Wolverhampton?
- Moving home in Wolverhampton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.