Property profile

55 Essington Way

Map showing 55 Essington Way, Wolverhampton

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Estimated sale price

£205,000

Semi-Detached sold in East Park

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Feb 2026
£150,000Change since last sale: +£57,000 (+38%)
Annualised change
+91% per yearWolverhampton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +6.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £235 per sq ft
£229 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£6 per sq ft (−2.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in East Park
£208,000Estimate vs local median: −£1,000 (−0.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area84 m² / 904 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection10 May 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Feb 2026£150,000-4%
14 Oct 2022£156,000+18%
15 Aug 2022£132,500-

Local market

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£237,500£288
Semi-Detached39£208,000£235
Terraced16£195,000£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£255,000£108,000£205,000£230,000
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 2NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 2NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202655, Essington Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
11 Nov 202579A, Essington Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NXFlatsLeasehold£72,000
15 May 202648, Abingdon Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
30 May 202546, Abingdon Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
23 Apr 2026327, Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2HDDetachedFreehold£167,500

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for WV1 2NX

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Overview

Postcode WV1 2NX is located in a major urban area, within the East Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the East Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is East Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

East Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WV1 2NX.

Flood risk

No risk

East Park near WV1 2NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV1 2NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV1 2NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEast ParkLargeWalking directions to East Park
0.5 miBrickheath ParkMediumWalking directions to Brickheath Park

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
7,316.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.34(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.26(+82%)
Other crime
9.01(+335%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-31%)
Public order
5.83(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
62.59%
Indian
53
13.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
5.24%
African
20
4.99%
Caribbean
18
4.49%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
26.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
25.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
28.99%
Owns with a mortgage
42
20.29%
Owns outright
21
10.14%
Other social rented
8
3.86%
Total households: 207

Schools

In the WV1 2NX postcode area, located within East Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV1 2NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Matthias SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEast Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Rosary Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV1 2NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJoe's News & WinesBrooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NEWalking directions to Joe's News & Wines