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East Park

Crime

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in East Park

Median price£200,000

Price per sq ft£229

Sales (last 12 months)70

Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £225K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£237,500	£288	£164,625	£219,375	£253,750	£264,000
Semi-Detached	39	£208,000	£235	£149,000	£183,000	£221,000	£256,500
Terraced	16	£195,000	£219	£112,500	£147,500	£226,250	£253,750
Flats	9	£117,500	£174	£81,580	£90,000	£125,000	£164,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£255,000	£108,000	£205,000	£230,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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All postcodesin East Park

WV133LP

Willenhall Road

WV22NN

Bilston Road

WV12EE

Hurstbourne Crescent

WV12EX

Mayfield Road

WV12QZ

Colliery Road

WV133NW

Bowker Street

WV12QE

Cavendish Road

WV12SQ

Old Heath Road

WV12BF

Old Heath Road

WV12RF

Eastfield Grove

WV12AY

Lewis Avenue

WV133LR

Neachells Lane

WV12JA