Postcode WV1 2JQ 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 high crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is East Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from WV1 2JQ.
East Park near WV1 2JQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Royal (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brickheath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brickheath Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 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 | 7 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Park
In the WV1 2JQ postcode area, located within East Park, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Joe's News & Wines | Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NE | Walking directions to Joe's News & Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV1 2JQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.