Postcode WV2 2NN is located in a major urban area, within the East Park 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 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Park is £39,399 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is East Park.
East Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,720 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 107.5 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from WV2 2NN.
East Park near WV2 2NN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East Park | Large | Walking directions to East Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ward Street Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) in East Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £295,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £233,750 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £205,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 14 | £187,500 | £219 |
| Flats | 9 | £117,500 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £119,000 | £77,500 | £113,000 | £116,500 |
| 2017 | £113,500 | £72,000 | £116,000 | £108,500 |
| 2018 | £168,500 | £82,250 | £121,500 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £170,750 | £85,000 | £131,500 | £127,000 |
| 2020 | £187,500 | £75,975 | £141,000 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | £183,500 | £82,000 | £156,000 | £127,000 |
| 2022 | £215,000 | £95,000 | £175,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £180,000 | £103,500 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £88,000 | £186,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £232,500 | £115,500 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £116,500 | £196,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144 | £106 | £124 | £129 |
| 2017 | £164 | £128 | £138 | £120 |
| 2018 | £204 | £123 | £145 | £127 |
| 2019 | £175 | £135 | £149 | £150 |
| 2020 | £225 | £113 | £171 | £149 |
| 2021 | £214 | £140 | £175 | £169 |
| 2022 | £248 | £155 | £194 | £185 |
| 2023 | £228 | £152 | £214 | £174 |
| 2024 | £255 | £164 | £227 | £197 |
| 2025 | £309 | £176 | £254 | £222 |
| 2026 | £306 | £161 | £206 | £192 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 2NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 419, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 2NN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 374, Bilston Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 2PD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 52, Bedford Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 2SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £132,750 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 29, Pembroke Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV2 2JY | Terraced | Freehold | £191,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 21, Pembroke Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV2 2JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £176,000 |
In the WV2 2NN postcode area, located within East Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV2 2NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Drinks Hub | 50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NT | Walking directions to Drinks Hub |
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 2NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Evans
East Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV2 2NN records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV2 2NN in East Park is £196,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WV2 2NN, including Stowlawn Primary School (Good), Green Park School (Good) and East Park Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV2 2NN is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 176 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 2NN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,720 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 2NN is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Evans (Reform UK).