Postcode WV1 2RQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brickheath Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV1 2RQ.
East Park near WV1 2RQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wolverhampton | N/A | Walking directions to Wolverhampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brickheath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brickheath Park |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 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 | 6 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Park
In the WV1 2RQ postcode area, located within East Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News & Wines | Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, WV1 2NE | Walking directions to Joe's News & Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.