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About

East Park ward lies in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, bordered by the city centre to the west and the Wednesfield area to the north. The residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some inter-war and post-war developments. The area is served by several local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its proximity to the city centre provides access to major bus routes and the main railway station.

The ward is defined by its large namesake green space, East Park, which opened in 1896. This Victorian park features a boating lake, conservatory, and extensive recreational grounds. The parkland forms a significant green corridor alongside other spaces like the Showell Park playing fields. The area includes the historically distinct neighbourhoods of Whitmore Reans and parts of Low Hill, with their own local centres and community facilities.

Area overview

On average East Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 37.7% 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 £39,500 per year. There are 5 schools in East Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in East Park

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £217K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £229 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
Detached4£233,750£288
Semi-Detached35£205,000£239
Terraced14£187,500£219
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£119,000£77,500£113,000£116,500
2017£113,500£72,000£116,000£108,500
2018£168,500£82,250£121,500£112,000
2019£170,750£85,000£131,500£127,000
2020£187,500£75,975£141,000£130,000
2021£183,500£82,000£156,000£127,000
2022£215,000£95,000£175,000£160,000
2023£180,000£103,500£195,000£175,000
2024£221,500£88,000£186,000£180,000
2025£232,500£115,500£210,000£175,000
2026£267,000£116,500£196,000£185,000
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£144£106£124£129
2017£164£128£138£120
2018£204£123£145£127
2019£175£135£149£150
2020£225£113£171£149
2021£214£140£175£169
2022£248£155£194£185
2023£228£152£214£174
2024£255£164£227£197
2025£309£176£254£222
2026£306£161£206£192
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for East Park ward.

Local councillors

Dave Evans

East Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about East Park

What is the average house price in East Park?

The median sale price in East Park is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Park?

East Park has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 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 3,797 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 £39,500 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Park?

East Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).

All postcodesin East Park

WV133PR

Uplands Avenue

WV12QH

Stowheath Lane

WV12FS

East Park

WV12DJ

Parklands Road

WV12LY

Jonesfield Crescent

WV12UN

Culwick Street

WV12NX

Essington Way

WV12LQ

Coventry Street

WV12NN

Essington Way

WV12JR

Willenhall Road

WV12NA

Brooklands Parade

WV12SN

Old Heath Road

WV12HH

Griffin Street

WV133NY

Willenhall Road

WV133NE

Challenor Avenue

WV12LE

St Giles Road

WV12EB

Selbourne Crescent

WV12BN

Denmore Gardens

WV12SB

Burcot Avenue

WV12LZ

Jonesfield Crescent

WV12NW

Brooklands Parade

WV133NH

Deans Gate

WV12NL

Brooklands Parade

WV12JY

St Giles Road

WV12LU

Jonesfield Crescent

WV12TZ

Monmore Road

WV12RZ

New Cross Industrial Estate

WV133PZ

Cleveland Close

WV12DA

Wedgwood Close

WV12DH

Plascom Road

WV12DQ

Plascom Road

WV12PA

Hawkley Road

WV12UD

Warsash Close

WV12LD

Deansfield Road

WV12EF

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12QQ

Thornton Road

WV133QP

Grafton Drive

WV133PA

Uplands Avenue

WV12NZ

Hawkley Road

WV22JJ

Hickman Avenue

WV12PN

Julian Road

WV133QX

Moseley Road

WV12SP

Old Heath Road

WV12SD

Bowmans Rise

WV133PS

Willenhall Road

WV133BR

Rose Gardens

WV12PB

Atherstone Road

WV12QL

Stowheath Lane

WV12HP

Old Heath Crescent

WV12JS

St Giles Crescent

WV133AH

Burford Close

WV12BZ

Coalport Road

WV12NY

Sydenham Road

WV12JB

Willenhall Road

WV12RU

Old Heath Road

WV12LN

Jones Field Crescent

WV12UQ

Gleaston Walk

WV12EP

East Park

WV133RB

Evans Street

WV12UE

Bursledon Walk

WV12DR

Hollington Road

WV133TB

New Street

WV133QL

Chiltern Drive

WV12TF

Giffard Road

WV12TH

Laburnum Road

WV12EJ

Purbrook Road

WV133LW

Noose Lane

WV12DT

Woodstock Road

WV12RY

Ashbourne Road

WV133UD

Vaughan Road

WV12NR

Cavendish Road

WV22HT

Bilston Road

WV12GZ

Willenhall Road

WV12RL

Osier Street

WV12LT

Jonesfield Crescent

WV12EZ

Mayfield Road

WV12HR

Willenhall Road

WV12NP

Essington Way

WV12NH

Brooklands Parade

WV133UH

Brook Road

WV12PD

Hawkley Road

WV12TB

Hargreaves Street

WV12AD

Deans Road

WV12TA

Bedford Street

WV12SL

Old Heath Road

WV12RD

Colliery Road

WV12HE

Cross Street

WV133PB

Marshall Road

WV12DP

Parklands Road

WV12AZ

Lewis Avenue

WV13EE

Swan Street

WV133TD

New Street

WV12SF

Bowmans Rise

WV12SZ

Bedford Street

WV12SH

Old Heath Road

WV133TJ

Vaughan Road

WV12LR

Jones Field Crescent

WV12PL

Julian Road

WV12RG

Eastfield Road

WV12FA

Barnfield Road