Postcode WV1 4SR is located in a major urban area, within the Park area 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 median sale price in Park is £198,000 (around £210 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,875 and £296,250. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,535 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from WV1 4SR.
West Park near WV1 4SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £387,500 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £225,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 25 | £189,000 | £200 |
| Flats | 25 | £105,000 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £105,500 | £245,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £97,500 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £170 | £222 | £189 |
| 2026 | £287 | £177 | £227 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 4SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Malcolm Court, Lower Vauxhall, Wolverhampton, WV1 4SS | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 24, Malcolm Court, Lower Vauxhall, Wolverhampton, WV1 4SS | Flats | Leasehold | £37,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 6, 37, Park Dale, Wolverhampton, WV1 4TD | Flats | Leasehold | £138,300 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 1D, Old Schoolhouse Mews, Park Dale West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4TE | Flats | Leasehold | £132,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Berrington Lodge, 93, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PE | Other | Freehold | £595,000 |
In the WV1 4SR postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Wolverhampton Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Wolverhampton Grammar School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2019. | |
West Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Apr 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV1 4SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Tettenhall Supermarket | 1e Clark Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NW | Walking directions to Premier Tettenhall Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Hana Supermarket | 39-40 Sweetman Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AU | Walking directions to Hana Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Merridale Supermarket | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RY | Walking directions to Merridale Supermarket |
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 4SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig John Collingswood
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV1 4SR 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around WV1 4SR in Park is £198,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV1 4SR, including Wolverhampton Grammar School, West Park Primary School (Good) and St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV1 4SR is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,585 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV1 4SR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV1 4SR is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).