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East Park

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About

East Park is a public park located in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, covering around 72 acres. The park features a large lake, which is a focal point for visitors, along with open green spaces and tree-lined pathways. It includes sports facilities such as tennis courts and a bowling green, as well as a children's play area. The park is known for its seasonal displays, including flower beds and ornamental gardens.

The area around East Park is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to larger detached properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, making it a practical place to live. The park itself hosts community events throughout the year, such as fairs and fireworks displays. Public transport links provide easy access to Wolverhampton city centre, which is approximately two miles away.

Area overview

On average East Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Park is £31,500 per year. There are 4 schools in East Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in East Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £262,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£228,750
Flats5£116,000
Semi-Detached15£190,000
Terraced14£173,500

10 years median price trend in East Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Park.

All postcodes in East Park

WV12HG

Colliery Road

WV12SF

Bowman's Rise

WV12SG

Burcot Avenue

WV12SZ

Bedford Street

WV22JH

Cooper Street

WV12PB

Atherstone Road

WV12BD

Dean's Road

WV12DA

Wedgwood Close

WV12DT

Woodstock Road

WV12JZ

Deansfield Road

WV12RL

Osier Street

WV12TL

Hawthorn Road

WV12PP

Abingdon Road

WV12BT

Hickman Avenue

WV12DS

Hickman Avenue

WV12GZ

Willenhall Road

WV12QP

Colliery Road

WV12SP

Old Heath Road

WV12TE

Stowheath Place

WV12UH

Hickman Avenue

WV22EE

Dixon Street

WV12PR

Abingdon Close

WV12DF

Coalport Road

WV12EB

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12FB

East Park

WV12JN

Mayfield Road

WV12LA

Deansfield Road

WV12QR

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12RG

Eastfield Road

WV12RH

Eastfield Retreat

WV12TZ

Bilston Road

WV12DB

Coalport Road

WV12NH

Brooklands Parade

WV12RD

Colliery Road

WV12UZ

Cavendish Gardens

WV12TF

Giffard Road

WV12PD

Hawkley Road

WV12PE

Hawkley Road

WV12SQ

Burcot Avenue

WV12AA

Dean's Road

WV12FA

Barnfield Road

WV12JX

Deansfield Road

WV12LX

Kelsall Close

WV12NG

Purslet Road

WV12NS

Essington Way

WV12NY

Sydenham Road

WV12QJ

Thornton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.