Postcode WV1 2ES 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 145.5 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is All Saints Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 148 ft away from WV1 2ES.
East Park near WV1 2ES 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Small | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mike Swain Garden | Small | Walking directions to Mike Swain Garden |
Based on 57 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 | 20 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Park
In the WV1 2ES postcode area, located within East Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | S S Sidhu | Jenner Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AE | Walking directions to S S Sidhu |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.