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WV6 0AT

Walpole Street

Park

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Detailed insights for WV6 0AT

Overview

Postcode WV6 0AT is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward 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 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year. The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Park is £43,532 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV6 0AT.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WV6 0AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV6 0AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
1 mi

Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV6 0AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
2,415.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.47(+85%)
Vehicle crime
11.17(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.82(+7%)
Public order
7.26(+20%)
Other theft
6.14(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
27.83%
Indian
75
16.97%
Other White
65
14.71%
Pakistani
56
12.67%
Other
28
6.33%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
32.16%
No qualifications
75
20.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.16%
Level 3 (A level)
43
11.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
38.79%
Owns outright
39
23.64%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.18%
Other social rented
15
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.27%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Park

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £293K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£357,500£280
Semi-Detached27£246,000£238
Terraced20£189,500£199
Flats29£103,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£105,250£245,000£195,000
2026£291,250£97,500£225,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£168£222£189
2026£288£177£205£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 0AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 0AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202538, Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0ATTerracedFreehold£187,000
21 May 202595, Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
02 Jun 202698, Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0ASTerracedFreehold£130,000
16 May 202520, Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RYTerracedFreehold£152,000
27 Jun 202521, Bargate Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 0QWOtherFreehold£30,000

Schools

In the WV6 0AT postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV6 0AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBroadmeadow Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV6 0AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV6 0AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHana Supermarket39-40 Sweetman Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AUWalking directions to Hana Supermarket
0.3 miCasper Stores85 Rugby Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PGWalking directions to Casper Stores
0.3 miYara Mini Market72 Leicester Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PSWalking directions to Yara Mini Market
0.3 miPremier Tettenhall Supermarket1e Clark Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9NWWalking directions to Premier Tettenhall Supermarket
0.3 miPremier Newhampton News114 Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RRWalking directions to Premier Newhampton News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV6 0AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John Collingswood

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardParkE05014851
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02002165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 017DE01010511
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV6 0AT

Is WV6 0AT (West Park) safe?

The area around WV6 0AT records about 125 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV6 0AT?

The median sale price around WV6 0AT in West Park is £196,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV6 0AT?

There are 20 schools close to WV6 0AT, including West Park Primary School (Good), Broadmeadow Special School (Good) and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV6 0AT?

The closest station to WV6 0AT is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1,582 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV6 0AT?

WV6 0AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV6 0AT (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV6 0AT is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig John Collingswood (Labour Party).