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Takeaways| Council | Wolverhampton |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a West Midlands suburb 6% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
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The average house price in Compton is £287,711, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Compton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£287,711
£422,621
£143,658
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Is Compton a nice place to live?
Yes, Compton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in West Midlands. It particularly appeals to retirees. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Compton?
Compton has an above average crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 79 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 6% above the national average, and 8% below the West Midlands average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Compton?
Compton has 34 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Wolverhampton Girls' High School and Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy and St Edmund's Catholic Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Compton?
The majority of residents in Compton identify as White (British) (64%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.