City assessment
How smart is Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, scores 79.4% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #99 of 386 by smart reach and #62 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 6 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 24 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#99 / 386
Smart score
79.4%
Evidenced rank
#62 / 387
Criteria present
61 / 86
Evidence coverage
87.2%
Wolverhampton's smart city score by area
12 present · 1 partial · 2 absent
9 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
8 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 2 not yet assessed
7 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed
8 present · 0 partial · 0 absent
7 present · 7 partial · 0 absent
Where Wolverhampton is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · 3 partial
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 1 absent
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions · 1 absent
Not yet assessed
6 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Energy & Smart Grid2 of 4
- Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles2 of 4
- Education & Digital Skills1 of 3
- Solid Waste & Circular Economy1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Public Wi-Fi network
The City of Wolverhampton provides free super-fast Wi-Fi at most council locations, including markets, libraries, offices, cafés, and leisure centres, as part of its commitment to ensuring residents have access to connectivity.
https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/free-wi-fi-just-click-away-council-sites-across-cityConnectivity & ICT Infrastructure · City IoT / sensor network
Wolverhampton Homes has engaged HomeLINK for IoT integration to explore how new Internet of Things technologies can help improve property conditions, reduce fuel poverty, and optimize services for over 22,000 homes.
https://www.aico.co.uk/news/wolverhampton-homes-engage-homelink-for-iot-integration/Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · Live city data dashboard
The 'WVInsight' portal on the City of Wolverhampton Council website explicitly states 'View the City of Wolverhampton Dashboards' and presents information across themes such as Economy and Employment, Deprivation, Health and Wellbeing, and Housing, indicati…
https://data-tfwm.opendata.arcgis.com/Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · Integrated urban data platform
The 'WVInsight' portal on the City of Wolverhampton Council website provides 'City of Wolverhampton Dashboards' that integrate and present data across diverse city themes including Economy and Employment, Deprivation, Health and Wellbeing, and Housing, sugg…
https://www.swarco.com/stories/using-mycity-manage-traffic-wolverhamptonFunding Wolverhampton can bid for
64 open calls: grants, tenders and innovation competitions Wolverhampton is eligible for, including UK-wide schemes any place can apply to. Every entry links to its source.
- NationalgrantCloses 10 Dec 2026Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks
Great British Energy (GBE)
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Grants 2026: Free Insulation, Boiler & Heat Pump Eligibility
UK Government (Ofgem, major energy suppliers)
up to £25k56 month projectEnds 31 Dec 2026 - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Scheme: Free Insulation & Heating Upgrades
UK Government / OFGEM / Energy Suppliers
Ends 31 Dec 2026 - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Scheme
UK government
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation)
- NationalgrantCloses 17 Jan 2027Agricultural Water Resilience Grant
Water Resources East (WRE) in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council
£2k–£50kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 29 Jan 2027Depot Charging Scheme (Next Application Window)
UK Government
up to £1m - NationalgrantCloses 31 Mar 2027Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
UK Government
up to £500Apply → - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2027Boiler Upgrade Scheme
UK Government
£3k–£8kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 31 Mar 2028Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
GOV-UK Find a grant
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2028Warm Homes: Local Grant
Government (UK)
- NationalprogrammeCloses 31 Mar 2036Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036
UK Government (MHCLG, Homes England, Greater London Authority)
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About this assessment
Wolverhampton was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 24 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.