WV2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WV2 district covers Blakenhall, Bilston (Wolverhampton), Wolverhampton Central. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WV2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WV2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 40 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WV2
- Graiseley Primary School · WV2 4NE · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 20% in England
- Grove Primary Academy · WV2 1HZ · Good (2024) · Bottom 11% in England
- SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy · WV2 1HZ · Good (2024) · Bottom 38% in England
- St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School · WV2 3AE · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 25% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- The Royal School, Wolverhampton · WV3 0EG · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 44% in England
- Colton Hills Community School · WV4 5DG · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 17% in England
- The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton · WV4 6JP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 29% in England
- St Matthias School · WV1 2BH · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- Ormiston SWB Academy · WV14 0LN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 21% in England
- Moseley Park · WV14 6LU · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Bottom 48% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in WV2
- All Saints Day Nursery · WV2 1EL · Good (Ofsted)
- Blakenhall Neighbourhood Nursery · WV2 3AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Playdays (Wolverhampton) Ltd · WV2 4NY · Good (Ofsted)
- YMCA @ City Gateway Day Nursery · WV2 1BJ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WV2
- Duncan Street Primary Care Centre · WV2 3AN
- Health And Beyond · WV2 2AU
Neighbourhoods in WV2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WV2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenhall | 60% | £180k | Very high | 8 min |
| Ettingshall | 26% | £210k | High | 12 min |
| Wolverhampton Central | 7% | £125k | Very high | 10 min |
| East Park | 4% | £191k | High | 10 min |
| Goldthorn Park | 4% | £280k | Low | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the WV2 postcode?
WV2 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Blakenhall, Bilston (Wolverhampton), Wolverhampton Central, with 455 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WV2?
The typical home price across WV2's neighbourhoods is £180k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WV2?
4 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a WV2 postcode.
How long is the commute from WV2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 40 minutes.