Wolverhampton area guides
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As the 13th largest city in England, Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands. Previously falling under the county of Staffordshire, Wolverhampton was granted city status in 2000. The cityâ~@~Ys aproximate greater urban population was recorded at 236,600 [1] in 2006. A city with strong musical roots, Wolverhampton has been home to Slade, Goldie, Jamelia and Cornershop, among others. In sport, the cityâ~@~Ys football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., winners of three league ttles during the 1950s.
A highly multi-cultural city, Wolverhampton is known for its vibrant nightlife. Central Wolverhampton housing is predominantly semi-detached houses, whilst detached houses represent the lowest housing type in this district (just 7.9 per cent). Unemployment is twice the national average at 10 per cent, but the total percentage of full-time employee jobs is just above the national average [2] . Wolverhamptonâ~@~Ys major industries are engineering (significantly the aerospace industry) and the service sector [3] .
Transport-wise, Wolverhampton is well connected with the M6 (linking the city to Manchester and Liverpool) and M1 (which leads to Scotland, north, and London, south) motorways. The M5 motorway connects Wolverhampton to England's south-west, whilst the M54 motorway links the city to Wales. Wolverhampton has a small general airfield, called Halfpenny Green, just 8 miles from the city but also enjoys close proximity to Birmingham International Airport, which is a mere 25 miles away.
Wolverhamptonâ~@~Ys climate is fairly mild for the United Kingdom, with maximum midsummer temperatures of approximately 21Ã| ðC and average daytime midwinter temperatures of 6.5Ã| ðC.
Wolverhampton Property Market
Housing types vary throughout the city; the ward of Blakenhall features predominantly terraced housing, while Lanesfield is a strongly residential area with many post-World War II built houses (the district may suit families, with Hill Avenue Primary School nearby). As an affluent area with a low crime rate, Tettenhall Wood is also a residential area that may suit families in the city. The ward of Park Village is characterised largely by Victorian style, mainly terraced housing, with examples of 1970s council housing featuring alongside.
Wolverhampton Information
Wolverhampton City Council This site offers that latest information on what's happening in your community as well as services available. As an example there is a 'What's new?' section that profiles summer holiday play activites, current councillors, local election results, latest roadworks updates and housing options for the London 2012 Olympics.
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