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Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

About

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is a residential district in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, characterised by a mix of post-war housing and older terraced homes. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its streets are organised around several primary schools and green spaces, including Lunt Park, which provides a focal point for the neighbourhood.

The area is historically linked to Bilston's industrial past, with its street patterns reflecting earlier development. A notable local feature is the Lunt Roman Fort, an archaeological site whose earthworks are still visible within a public park, offering a direct connection to the region's ancient history. The area functions as a settled community within the larger urban structure of Wolverhampton.

Area overview

On average Bilston Lunt & Loxdale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is £36,779 per year. There are 5 schools in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is home to around 7,793 people, with a population density of about 3,514.5 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

132

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale Population

7,793

Population density

3,514.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

66.98(+75%)

Shoplifting

24.64(+182%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.37(+100%)

Vehicle crime

14.12(+114%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.47(+19%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,176

53.61%

Indian

1,441

18.5%

Other White

531

6.82%

African

321

4.12%

Caribbean

284

3.65%

Total population: 7,790

Economics

No qualifications

1,966

32.34%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,216

20%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

848

13.95%

Level 3 (A level)

772

12.7%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

767

12.62%

Total 16+ residents: 6,079

Housing

Social rents from council

823

26.83%

Owns outright

683

22.27%

Private landlord or letting agency

610

19.89%

Owns with a mortgage

537

17.51%

Other social rented

317

10.34%

Total households: 3,067

Property prices in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£281,000	£266,000	£280,000	£287,500	£311,000
Flats	5	£107,000	£77,000	£105,000	£110,000	£119,200
Semi-Detached	19	£218,000	£119,500	£174,000	£250,000	£366,500
Terraced	7	£165,000	£125,600	£138,000	£196,750	£226,000

10 years median price trend in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

All postcodes in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

WV147LY

James Street

WV140AA

Hall Street

WV144DS

Hall Street

WV144EE

Bilston North

WV147AX

Johnson Place

WV144ED

Bilston North

WV146BU

Green Lanes

WV147BU

Oxford Street

WV147HA

Vernon Road

WV147HX

Lunt Road

WV146AY

Green Lanes

WV146AA

Wellington Road

WV147BB

Lunt Road

WV147BJ

Darlaston Lane

WV147EG

Bilston Industrial Estate

WV147AF

Lonsdale Road

WV147AB

Sandland Close

WV147AU

Marbury Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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