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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£198,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £224K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £227 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
Detached2£237,500£345
Semi-Detached33£210,000£243
Terraced11£190,000£227
Flats8£112,750£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£180,000
2026£225,000£108,000£205,000£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£227
2026£367£174£230£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.