Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Wolverhampton: a school rated Good within a short walk and The Royal (West Midlands Metro) 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WV2 1HZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
54crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 54 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 37.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26 GP, 1 hospital, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HEALTH AND BEYOND — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
The Royal (West Midlands Metro)0.4 mi
34 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- 10.3 ha total
- largest park 3.7 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (600 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Aldi, Farmfoods, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Iceland Birmingham Road Wolverhampton — 0.3 mi
In Wolverhampton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wolverhampton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WV2 1HZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WV2.
Average sold price by property type across the WV2 district, 2021–2026.
About WV2 1HZ
WV2 1HZ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Birmingham Road Wolverhampton 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WV2 1HZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,913 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 54 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HEALTH AND BEYOND, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is WEST PARK HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
