Postcode WV2 2LA is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ettingshall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ward Street Park.
Ettingshall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ettingshall has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from WV2 2LA.
Ettingshall near WV2 2LA 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) |
| 0.9 mi | The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ward Street Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £333,750 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £205,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 18 | £202,500 | £240 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,975 | £75,000 | £127,500 | £127,950 |
| 2017 | £194,950 | £75,000 | £131,495 | £112,500 |
| 2018 | £199,950 | £92,750 | £143,100 | £116,000 |
| 2019 | £212,950 | £77,500 | £164,950 | £139,950 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £98,000 | £169,950 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £269,000 | £96,250 | £170,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £276,475 | £89,000 | £170,000 | £147,000 |
| 2023 | £317,000 | £115,000 | £188,500 | £180,250 |
| 2024 | £261,000 | £115,000 | £191,000 | £153,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £179,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £117,500 | £220,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £123 | £156 | £158 |
| 2017 | £181 | £137 | £155 | £141 |
| 2018 | £211 | £125 | £176 | £150 |
| 2019 | £220 | £126 | £188 | £179 |
| 2020 | £223 | £156 | £197 | £169 |
| 2021 | £224 | £158 | £198 | £167 |
| 2022 | £278 | £163 | £201 | £194 |
| 2023 | £283 | £175 | £233 | £219 |
| 2024 | £281 | £181 | £211 | £191 |
| 2025 | £294 | £171 | £223 | £235 |
| 2026 | £304 | £164 | £252 | £210 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 2LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | 7, Boydon Close, Wolverhampton, WV2 2NE | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 7, Boydon Close, Wolverhampton, WV2 2NE | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 24, Kenley Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV2 2RP | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 8, George Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LW | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 6, John Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the WV2 2LA postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Drinks Hub | 50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NT | Walking directions to Drinks Hub |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 WV2 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeszemma Rose Howl
Ettingshall North - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV2 2LA records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV2 2LA in Ettingshall is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV2 2LA, including Windsor Nursery School (Good), Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (Good) and Parkfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV2 2LA is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 350 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 2LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,583 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 WV2 2LA is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).