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Bilbrook

Crime

LowHigh

About

Bilbrook is a residential ward located on the western edge of the South Staffordshire district, bordering the city of Wolverhampton. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The ward contains several green spaces, including the playing fields at Bilbrook Playing Fields and the recreational ground at Codsall Wood, which provide areas for sports and leisure.

A notable feature is the presence of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which forms part of the ward's southern boundary. This historic waterway, with its towpath, offers a route for walking and cycling away from the main roads. The ward is served by Bilbrook railway station on the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line, providing a direct commuter link. The local community is supported by primary schools and various social clubs.

Area overview

On average Bilbrook has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilbrook is £47,927 per year. The median sale price in Bilbrook is £235,000 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,748 and £273,750. There are 1 schools in Bilbrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bilbrook

Median price: £235,000

Price per sq ft: £292

Sales (last 12 months): 55

Typical range (middle 50%): £189K – £274K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Bilbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £624,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilbrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	9	£325,000	£339	£248,940	£305,000	£525,000	£610,400
Terraced	13	£258,000	£284	£156,960	£192,500	£270,000	£325,000
Semi-Detached	23	£237,500	£294	£170,500	£208,750	£257,500	£365,955
Flats	10	£144,975	£244	£93,600	£126,500	£196,250	£223,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilbrook.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£290,000	£100,000	£158,475	£135,000
2017	£314,250	£95,000	£164,500	£151,165
2018	£287,500	£194,950	£185,000	£152,126
2019	£357,500	£209,950	£180,000	£152,350
2020	£280,000	£187,475	£199,950	£168,000
2021	£295,225	£132,247	£215,000	£180,500
2022	£380,975	£147,000	£239,950	£212,500
2023	£385,950	£145,000	£250,000	£170,000
2024	£460,000	£180,000	£253,000	£235,000
2025	£450,000	£185,000	£248,000	£228,000
2026	£590,000	£144,975	£237,500	£215,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilbrook.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£217	£152	£194	£165
2017	£241	£168	£191	£180
2018	£246	£299	£212	£177
2019	£256	£277	£220	£207
2020	£245	£271	£234	£201
2021	£288	£243	£258	£246
2022	£317	£251	£295	£246
2023	£303	£231	£319	£222
2024	£285	£258	£274	£277
2025	£330	£255	£299	£255
2026	£290	£244	£294	£284

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district.

Band A£1,542

Band B£1,800

Band C£2,057

Band D£2,314

Band E£2,828

Band F£3,342

Band G£3,856

Band H£4,627

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Bilbrook ward.

Local councillors

Fiona Hopkins

Bilbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Gary Burnett