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WV1 4AG

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Overview

Postcode WV1 4AG is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year. The nearest station is Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WV1 4AG.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WV1 4AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV1 4AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Wolverhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Wolverhampton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV1 4AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miDunstall Peace ParkMediumWalking directions to Dunstall Peace Park
0.3 miSt. Peter's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Peter's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
3,374.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.07(+171%)
Vehicle crime
23.14(+255%)
Other theft
16.89(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.26(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.13(+80%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
30.71%
Indian
68
16.71%
Other White
60
14.74%
Pakistani
38
9.34%
Other Asian
32
7.86%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
26.42%
No qualifications
83
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
61
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
142
67.62%
Owns outright
23
10.95%
Other social rented
19
9.05%
Other forms of private rent
12
5.71%
Owns with a mortgage
8
3.81%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Park

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £293K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£357,500£280
Semi-Detached27£246,000£238
Terraced20£189,500£199
Flats29£103,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£90,000£133,750£125,500
2017£287,000£73,750£146,000£146,375
2018£272,500£89,225£161,000£135,000
2019£263,750£80,250£170,000£145,000
2020£285,000£70,000£187,000£148,000
2021£278,750£105,000£245,000£175,000
2022£372,500£99,950£222,500£173,500
2023£338,500£100,000£237,000£165,000
2024£351,250£100,000£218,750£190,000
2025£380,000£105,250£245,000£195,000
2026£291,250£97,500£225,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£136£126£110
2017£195£130£131£131
2018£196£139£147£132
2019£220£124£172£130
2020£218£124£153£136
2021£241£155£178£147
2022£293£165£201£167
2023£272£171£206£165
2024£254£166£202£196
2025£279£168£222£189
2026£288£177£205£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 4AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 4AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025The Lodge, 3F, Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
23 May 2025The Coach House Rear Of, 15, Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AHDetachedFreehold£270,000
21 Mar 20251, Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AHDetachedFreehold£480,000
21 Mar 20254, Wrekin View, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QQFlatsLeasehold£50,000
30 Oct 2025337, Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV1 4ADTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the WV1 4AG postcode area, located within West Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV1 4AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBroadmeadow Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of WolverhamptonHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWest Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV1 4AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV1 4AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaJack Hayward Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 4DEWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miNews ExtraPrinces Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DZWalking directions to News Extra
0.4 miIdea8 Fold Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LPWalking directions to Idea
0.4 miCasper Stores85 Rugby Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PGWalking directions to Casper Stores
0.4 miBasrai's28 North Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 1QLWalking directions to Basrai's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV1 4AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John Collingswood

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardParkE05014851
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02002165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 017BE01010508
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WV1 4AG

Is WV1 4AG (West Park) safe?

The area around WV1 4AG records about 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV1 4AG?

The median sale price around WV1 4AG in West Park is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV1 4AG?

There are 16 schools close to WV1 4AG, including Broadmeadow Special School (Good), University of Wolverhampton (Requires improvement) and West Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV1 4AG?

The closest station to WV1 4AG is Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro), about 841 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV1 4AG?

WV1 4AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV1 4AG (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV1 4AG is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).