Wolverhampton
§ This page gives an overview of the Wolverhampton local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Wolverhampton, west of Birmingham, is a city with a rich industrial and cultural identity. The centre is marked by landmarks such as St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, and the Grand Theatre. The canal network and West Park provide green and waterside spaces. The district extends into suburban areas and villages, with a mix of historic buildings and modern developments. Its geography is largely urban but softened by greenbelt land, canals, and surrounding countryside.
Wolverhampton Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Wolverhampton local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Wolverhampton can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Wolverhampton.
Key Facts about Wolverhampton
What region is Wolverhampton in? Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Wolverhampton in? Wolverhampton is located in the county of West Midlands.
Is Wolverhampton a city? Yes, Wolverhampton is a city. Wolverhampton holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Wolverhampton? The local government for this district is: Wolverhampton City Council (Metropolitan District).
▶ Official website of Wolverhampton City Council 🔗 wolverhampton.gov.uk
Which police force covers Wolverhampton? Policing in Wolverhampton is provided by West Midlands Police 🔗 west-midlands.police.uk, which serves 7 local authority districts: Birmingham ⁞ Coventry ⁞ Dudley ⁞ Sandwell ⁞ Solihull ⁞ Walsall ⁞ Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Wolverhampton is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) West Midlands
- (ITL 2) ⇒ West Midlands
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Wolverhampton
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bilston North
- Bilston South
- Blakenhall
- Bushbury North
- Bushbury South & Low Hill
- East Park
- Ettingshall North
- Ettingshall South & Spring Vale
- Fallings Park
- Graiseley
- Heath Town
- Merry Hill
- Oxley
- Park
- Penn
- St Peters
- Tettenhall Regis
- Tettenhall Wightwick
- Wednesfield North
- Wednesfield South
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Wolverhampton
Below is a list of post towns in Wolverhampton, grouped by postcode area:
- WV ▸ Bilston (WV14) ⁞ Wolverhampton (WV1 / WV2 / WV3 / WV4 / WV5 / WV6 / WV7 / WV8 / WV9 / WV10 / WV11 / WV98)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton covers 9 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bilston (Wolverhampton) *
- Coseley *
- Darlaston *
- Essington *
- Perton *
- Sedgley *
- Tipton *
- Willenhall *
- Wolverhampton *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Wolverhampton.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Wolverhampton Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
West Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway) ▸ Wolverhampton (WV1 1LE)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Wolverhampton compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Wolverhampton compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Wolverhampton has 20 electoral wards.
Wolverhampton has a population of 281,251 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Wolverhampton
This chart shows the population trend for Wolverhampton from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Wolverhampton can be found on the ONS statistics for Wolverhampton.