Postcode WV1 2TD 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 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is East Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,720 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 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from WV1 2TD.
East Park near WV1 2TD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ward Street Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (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 | 4 | £233,750 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £205,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 14 | £187,500 | £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 | £267,000 | £116,500 | £196,000 | £185,000 |
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 2TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 2, Stowheath Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 2TD | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 5, Stowheath Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 2TW | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 52, Bedford Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 2SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £132,750 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 14, Giffard Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2TG | Terraced | Freehold | £89,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 374, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 2PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the WV1 2TD postcode area, located within East Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 2TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Drinks Hub | 50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NT | Walking directions to Drinks Hub |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Green Lanes, Wolverhampton, WV14 6DQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Spendless Convenience Store | 168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BD | Walking directions to Spendless Convenience Store |
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 2TD, 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 2TD records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV1 2TD in East Park is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WV1 2TD, including Green Park School (Good), Stowlawn Primary School (Good) and East Park Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV1 2TD is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 318 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV1 2TD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,720 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 2TD is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).