Postcode WV2 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North 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 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 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 109.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in East Park is £39,399 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from WV2 2BU.
East Park near WV2 2BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mike Swain Garden | Small | Walking directions to Mike Swain Garden |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £178,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ettingshall North
In the WV2 2BU postcode area, located within East Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.