Postcode WV1 2JA is located in a major urban area, within the East Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilston North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilston North East is £39,003 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stowlawn Playing Fields.
Bilston North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Bilston North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bilston North East is £39,003 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WV1 2JA.
Bilston North East near WV1 2JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stowlawn Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Stowlawn Playing Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £237,500 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £208,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 16 | £195,000 | £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 | £255,000 | £108,000 | £205,000 | £230,000 |
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 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 399, Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2JA | Flats | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 345A, Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 359C, Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 158, Essington Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 144, Essington Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NP | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 |
In the WV1 2JA postcode area, located within Bilston North East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2JA, 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 2JA records about 69 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around WV1 2JA in Bilston North East is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WV1 2JA, including St Matthias School (Good), East Park Academy (Outstanding) and Stow Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV1 2JA is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 1,531 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV1 2JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,255 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 2JA is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).