Working in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is a great place to live and work offering excellent education, vibrant cultural venues, and top-rated transport links.

With major investments, a growing workforce, and City of Wolverhampton College leading in student and staff satisfaction, the city is set for a bright future.

A great place to live

Home to nearly 258,000 residents, Wolverhampton is a vibrant city offering a diverse mix of independent and high street retailers, a wide variety of dining options, and rich cultural experiences with a newly refurbished theatre, independent and multiplex cinemas, live music venues, sports and leisure centres, and top-tier schools.

The city is also home to a growing university, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, Marston’s Brewery, and City of Wolverhampton College, which ranks highly in the West Midlands for student and staff satisfaction.

The city benefits from excellent transport links, with access to the M6, M6 Toll, M5, M54, and M42, along with a strong rail network, Midlands Metro, bus routes, and connections to over 100 international destinations through Birmingham Airport.
The city benefits from excellent transport links, with access to the M6, M6 Toll, M5, M54, and M42, along with a strong rail network, Midlands Metro, bus routes, and connections to over 100 international destinations through Birmingham Airport.
With significant investments from companies like JLR and Wiggle, plans for 10,000 new homes, and a city centre transformation, Wolverhampton’s future is bright. Local businesses are committed to developing a skilled workforce, preparing for the city’s continued success and growth.

Explore Wolverhampton’s key statistics and insights through WVInsights, the one-stop shop for data and reports about the city.

City of Wolverhampton College remains the city’s leading further education institution, driving the future of education and skills development.

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