Postcode WV1 2AD 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 average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 Wolverhampton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brickheath Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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.
The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from WV1 2AD.
East Park near WV1 2AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brickheath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brickheath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heath Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heath Town Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £233,750 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £205,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 14 | £187,500 | £219 |
| Flats | 9 | £117,500 | £174 |
Sale price
| 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 | £267,000 | £116,500 | £196,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 2AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 319, Deans Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 321, Deans Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 318, Deans Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 50, Ashbourne Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £139,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 50, Ashbourne Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,500 |
In the WV1 2AD postcode area, located within East Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News & Wines | Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NE | Walking directions to Joe's News & Wines |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV1 2AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Evans
East Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV1 2AD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV1 2AD in East Park is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV1 2AD, including Trinity CofE Primary Academy (Good), Eastfield Primary School (Good) and Central Learning Partnership. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV1 2AD is Wolverhampton, about 1,426 m away.
WV1 2AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV1 2AD is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).