Local authority · E08000031
Wolverhampton since 2017
Every series published for Wolverhampton that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,906Year ending March 2021£2,539Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Wolverhampton, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,906 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,539 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £633 or 33.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,539 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,906 in the year ending March 2021 = £633, or +33.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,538.99 and 1,905.94, and 2,538.99 − 1,905.94 = 633.05.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wolverhampton, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,906 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,539 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £633 or 33.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - £24,0472017£35,8582025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Wolverhampton, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £24,047 in 2017 to £35,858 in 2025, a change of £11,811 or 49.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£35,858 in 2025 − £24,047 in 2017 = £11,811, or +49.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wolverhampton, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £24,047 in 2017 to £35,858 in 2025, a change of £11,811 or 49.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - £4462017£7112025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Wolverhampton, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £446 in 2017 to £711 in 2025, a change of £265 or 59.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£711 in 2025 − £446 in 2017 = £265, or +59.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 711.00 and 445.80, and 711.00 − 445.80 = 265.20.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wolverhampton, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £446 in 2017 to £711 in 2025, a change of £265 or 59.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - £560January 2017£942July 2026
In Wolverhampton, average private rent a month rose from £560 in January 2017 to £942 in July 2026, a change of £382 or 68.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£942 in July 2026 − £560 in January 2017 = £382, or +68.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wolverhampton, average private rent a month rose from £560 in January 2017 to £942 in July 2026, a change of £382 or 68.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 1.6%January 201711.1%July 2026
In Wolverhampton, private rent annual change rose from 1.6% in January 2017 to 11.1% in July 2026, a change of 9.5% or 593.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
11.1% in July 2026 − 1.6% in January 2017 = 9.5%, or +593.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 11.13 and 1.61, and 11.13 − 1.61 = 9.53.
Published by ONS.
In Wolverhampton, private rent annual change rose from 1.6% in January 2017 to 11.1% in July 2026, a change of 9.5% or 593.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 6,555January 201711,765July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Wolverhampton, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 6,555 in January 2017 to 11,765 in July 2026, a change of 5,210 or 79.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
11,765 in July 2026 − 6,555 in January 2017 = 5,210, or +79.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Wolverhampton, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 6,555 in January 2017 to 11,765 in July 2026, a change of 5,210 or 79.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 4%January 20176.7%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Wolverhampton, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 4% in January 2017 to 6.7% in July 2026, a change of 2.7% or 67.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6.7% in July 2026 − 4% in January 2017 = 2.7%, or +67.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.70 and 4.00, and 6.70 − 4.00 = 2.70.
Published by ONS.
In Wolverhampton, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 4% in January 2017 to 6.7% in July 2026, a change of 2.7% or 67.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - £129,696January 2017£216,668June 2026
In Wolverhampton, average house price rose from £129,696 in January 2017 to £216,668 in June 2026, a change of £86,972 or 67.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
£216,668 in June 2026 − £129,696 in January 2017 = £86,972, or +67.1% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wolverhampton, average house price rose from £129,696 in January 2017 to £216,668 in June 2026, a change of £86,972 or 67.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 5.9%January 20178.2%June 2026
In Wolverhampton, house price annual change rose from 5.9% in January 2017 to 8.2% in June 2026, a change of 2.3% or 39.0% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
8.2% in June 2026 − 5.9% in January 2017 = 2.3%, or +39.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 8.20 and 5.90, and 8.20 − 5.90 = 2.30.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Wolverhampton, house price annual change rose from 5.9% in January 2017 to 8.2% in June 2026, a change of 2.3% or 39.0% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - -90Year to mid-2017-3,730Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Wolverhampton, net internal migration by local authority fell from -90 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,730 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,640 or 4044.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-3,730 in Year to mid-2025 − -90 in Year to mid-2017 = −3,640, or −4044.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, net internal migration by local authority fell from -90 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,730 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,640 or 4044.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 3,430Year to mid-20176,539Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Wolverhampton, international migration into a local authority rose from 3,430 in Year to mid-2017 to 6,539 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,109 or 90.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6,539 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,430 in Year to mid-2017 = 3,109, or +90.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, international migration into a local authority rose from 3,430 in Year to mid-2017 to 6,539 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,109 or 90.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 1,794Year to mid-20172,710Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Wolverhampton, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,794 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,710 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 916 or 51.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,710 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,794 in Year to mid-2017 = 916, or +51.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,794 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,710 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 916 or 51.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 1,636Year to mid-20173,829Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Wolverhampton, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,636 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,829 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,193 or 134.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,829 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,636 in Year to mid-2017 = 2,193, or +134.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,636 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,829 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,193 or 134.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 3,424Year to mid-20173,429Year to mid-2025
In Wolverhampton, births by local authority rose from 3,424 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,429 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5 or 0.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,429 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,424 in Year to mid-2017 = 5, or +0.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, births by local authority rose from 3,424 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,429 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5 or 0.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 2,651Year to mid-20172,682Year to mid-2025
In Wolverhampton, deaths by local authority rose from 2,651 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,682 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 31 or 1.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,682 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,651 in Year to mid-2017 = 31, or +1.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, deaths by local authority rose from 2,651 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,682 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 31 or 1.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 773Year to mid-2017747Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Wolverhampton, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 773 in Year to mid-2017 to 747 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 26 or 3.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
747 in Year to mid-2025 − 773 in Year to mid-2017 = −26, or −3.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 773 in Year to mid-2017 to 747 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 26 or 3.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 24Year to mid-201747Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Wolverhampton, other population change by local authority rose from 24 in Year to mid-2017 to 47 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 23 or 95.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
47 in Year to mid-2025 − 24 in Year to mid-2017 = 23, or +95.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wolverhampton, other population change by local authority rose from 24 in Year to mid-2017 to 47 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 23 or 95.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Wolverhampton - 260,648Mid-2017281,251Mid-2024
In Wolverhampton, population by local authority rose from 260,648 in Mid-2017 to 281,251 in Mid-2024, a change of 20,603 or 7.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
281,251 in Mid-2024 − 260,648 in Mid-2017 = 20,603, or +7.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Wolverhampton, population by local authority rose from 260,648 in Mid-2017 to 281,251 in Mid-2024, a change of 20,603 or 7.9% (ONS).
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