Postcode WV2 2PL is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ettingshall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year. The median sale price in Ettingshall North is £220,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £259,000. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hickman Park.
Ettingshall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,998 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Ettingshall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV2 2PL.
Ettingshall near WV2 2PL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hickman Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hickman Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ward Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ward Street Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £325,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £212,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 16 | £199,500 | £260 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 | £164 |
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 | £324,000 | £117,500 | £220,500 | £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 | £292 | £164 | £255 | £250 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV2 2PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 26, Colerne Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2PE | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 26, Colerne Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2PE | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 2, Coltishall Grove, Wolverhampton, WV2 2PH | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 17, Baobab Drive, Bilston, WV14 0RJ | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 29, Baobab Drive, Bilston, WV14 0RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the WV2 2PL postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 9 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bilston Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2015. | |
Bilston Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Bilston Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Bilston Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | City of Wolverhampton College | Further education | Unrated. | |
City of Wolverhampton College ratingInspection information
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV2 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Drinks Hub | 50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NT | Walking directions to Drinks Hub |
| 0.3 mi | Spendless Convenience Store | 168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BD | Walking directions to Spendless Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | New Street Supermarket | Frost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LR | Walking directions to New Street Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 0QJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 2PL, 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 2PL records about 139 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV2 2PL in Ettingshall North is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WV2 2PL, including Bilston Church of England Primary School (Good), Bilston Nursery School (Outstanding) and City of Wolverhampton College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV2 2PL is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 645 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV2 2PL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,998 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 2PL is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).