Postcode WV1 4SZ 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 £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,125 and £298,750. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 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 89.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from WV1 4SZ.
West Park near WV1 4SZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £212 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 | 29 | £225,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 26 | £188,000 | £201 |
| 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV1 4SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 6, Upper Vauxhall, Wolverhampton, WV1 4SY | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, West Park Court, Connaught Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 22, Park Road West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PN | Detached | Freehold | £407,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 6, Haden Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PT | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 22A, Haden Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PT | Flats | Freehold | £1,500,000 |
In the WV1 4SZ postcode area, located within West Park, there are 9 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 | Not applicable | Broadmeadow Special School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2024. | |
Broadmeadow Special School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Jun 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV1 4SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 96 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Tettenhall Supermarket | 1e Clark Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NW | Walking directions to Premier Tettenhall Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 53 Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Merridale Supermarket | Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RY | Walking directions to Merridale Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Muzy Mini Market | 9-11 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RX | Walking directions to Muzy Mini Market |
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 4SZ, 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 4SZ 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 4SZ in Park is £198,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV1 4SZ, including Wolverhampton Grammar School, West Park Primary School (Good) and Broadmeadow Special School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV1 4SZ is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,391 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV1 4SZ 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 4SZ is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).