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About

East Park covers over 70 acres in the eastern part of the city. The landscape includes a large boating lake, formal gardens, and expansive lawns. A network of paths connects these features, used by walkers and cyclists.

The park is home to a collection of aviaries hosting various bird species. A restored Victorian bandstand hosts occasional concerts. Sports facilities are available, including tennis courts and a bowling green.

Area overview

On average East Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 40.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. There are 3 schools in East Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Park is home to around 9,408 people, with a population density of about 3,324.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Park Population
9,408
Population density
3,324.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.38(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.99(+37%)
Vehicle crime
8.5(+31%)
Shoplifting
8.4(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,485
58.3%
Indian
1,172
12.46%
African
478
5.08%
Caribbean
435
4.62%
Other White
430
4.57%
Total population: 9,408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,192
30.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,453
20.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,160
15.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
874
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 7,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,232
32.35%
Owns outright
924
24.26%
Owns with a mortgage
737
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
539
14.15%
Other social rented
294
7.72%
Total households: 3,808

Property prices in East Park

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £216K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £224 per square foot) in East Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£250,000£323
Semi-Detached31£208,000£239
Terraced11£185,000£212
Flats9£117,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107,000£77,500£102,000£116,500
2017£134,500£72,000£118,000£110,000
2018£170,000£82,250£118,750£112,000
2019£182,000£83,750£123,000£115,000
2020£159,500£84,500£140,000£130,500
2021£185,000£82,000£147,500£121,250
2022£215,000£100,000£170,000£151,000
2023£178,000£102,000£180,000£175,000
2024£235,250£87,000£183,500£180,000
2025£235,000£116,000£210,000£177,500
2026£116,500£196,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£106£123£129
2017£178£128£132£115
2018£177£129£133£127
2019£161£135£149£145
2020£255£126£171£139
2021£212£140£170£165
2022£263£163£194£176
2023£227£165£209£174
2024£414£165£228£189
2025£323£178£257£225
2026£161£206£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about East Park

Is East Park safe?

East Park records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Park?

The median sale price in East Park is £192,500 (about £224 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Park?

East Park has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Park?

East Park scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Park sits around rank 3,570 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Park?

The average household income in East Park is around £39,399 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin East Park

WV12LX

Kelsall Close

WV12LP

Birkdale Close

WV12BE

Deans Road

WV22JN

Bilston Road

WV12JN

Mayfield Road

WV12PE

Hawkley Road

WV12ES

Lower Walsall Street

WV12EX

Mayfield Road

WV12QP

Colliery Road

WV12JS

St Giles Crescent

WV12RA

Old Heath Road

WV12SW

Old Heath Road

WV12EB

Selbourne Crescent

WV12ET

Hickman Avenue

WV12NP

Essington Way

WV12LT

Jonesfield Crescent

WV12RY

Ashbourne Road

WV12NG

Purslet Road

WV12SB

Burcot Avenue

WV12PP

Abingdon Road

WV12AT

Rudge Avenue

WV12JU

Deansfield Road

WV22JL

Cooper Street

WV12NT

Essington Way

WV12RD

Colliery Road

WV12QQ

Thornton Road

WV12QJ

Thornton Road

WV12FA

Barnfield Road

WV12TB

Hargreaves Street

WV12BB

Deans Road

WV12LB

Wall Street

WV22BU

Bilston Road

WV12PS

Abingdon Road

WV12LR

Jones Field Crescent

WV12BY

Chillington Fields

WV12FS

East Park

WV12UL

Cullwick Street

WV12TF

Giffard Road

WV12AB

Deans Road

WV12SL

Old Heath Road

WV12TH

Laburnum Road

WV12UZ

Cavendish Gardens

WV12TG

Giffard Road

WV12EJ

Purbrook Road

WV12EH

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12TD

Stowheath Lane

WV12HG

Willenhall Road

WV12AN

Friesland Drive

WV12HW

Chillington Fields

WV12AD

Deans Road

WV12HL

Old Heath Road

WV12JR

Willenhall Road

WV12UD

Warsash Close

WV12QL

Stowheath Lane

WV12BT

Hickman Avenue

WV13EE

Swan Street

WV12PR

Abingdon Close

WV12LG

Barnfield Road

WV12TY

East Park

WV12SN

Old Heath Road

WV12RL

Osier Street

WV12HQ

Cross Street

WV12RW

Osier Street

WV12RU

Old Heath Road

WV22HU

Bilston Road

WV12HT

Willenhall Road

WV12SA

Old Heath Road

WV12PW

Abingdon Road

WV12TN

Lilac Road

WV12PH

Julian Road

WV12NQ

Brooklands Parade

WV12AP

Deans Road

WV12HU

Willenhall Road

WV12PT

Essington Way

WV22HT

Bilston Road

WV12NW

Brooklands Parade

WV12QG

Thornton Road

WV12QH

Stowheath Lane

WV12UA

Hickman Avenue

WV12BZ

Coalport Road

WV12JQ

Willenhall Road

WV12HS

Chillington Works Industrial Estate

WV12EP

East Park

WV22JH

Sutherland Avenue

WV12SE

Hillside Gardens

WV12EE

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12UJ

Gosport Close

WV12DD

Astbury Close

WV12DE

Minton Close

WV12SY

Holloway Street

WV12TJ

Laburnum Road

WV12RH

Eastfield Road

WV12LF

Eskdale Close

WV12NS

Essington Way

WV12SG

Burcot Avenue

WV22NN

Bilston Road

WV12GZ

Willenhall Road

WV12SH

Old Heath Road

WV12JY

St Giles Road

WV22QE

Bilston Road