Postcode WV1 2SX 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 138.5 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 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 3,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
East Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from WV1 2SX.
East Park near WV1 2SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ward Street Park |
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 2SX postcode area, located within East Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Drinks Hub | 50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NT | Walking directions to Drinks Hub |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.