Postcode WV1 2AY 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 high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Brickheath Park.
East Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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 per household in East Park is £39,399 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 227 ft away from WV1 2AY.
East Park near WV1 2AY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brickheath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brickheath 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 2AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 59, Lewis Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 63, Lewis Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 47, Lewis Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £194,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 41, Lewis Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 35, Rudge Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the WV1 2AY postcode area, located within East Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2AY, 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 2AY records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2AY in East Park is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WV1 2AY, including St Matthias School (Good), East Park Academy (Outstanding) and Eastfield Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV1 2AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,368 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 2AY is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).