Postcode WV1 2AR 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in East Park is £31,500 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brickheath Park.
East Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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 of residents in East Park is £31,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from WV1 2AR.
East Park near WV1 2AR 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brickheath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brickheath Park |
| 0.5 mi | Heath Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heath Town Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in East Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £370,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Park
In the WV1 2AR postcode area, located within East Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Joe's News & Wines | Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NE | Walking directions to Joe's News & Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.