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Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

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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 137 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
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale Population
7,793
Population density
3,514.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.96(+83%)
Shoplifting
29(+233%)
Vehicle crime
14.12(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.86(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.81(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £230,500 in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bilston Lunt & Loxdale in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£108,500
Terraced6£170,000
Semi-Detached14£221,500
Detached12£280,500

10 years median price trend in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale.

All postcodes in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale

WV147HA

Vernon Road

WV147HX

Lunt Road

WV147LY

James Street

WV147AY

Langton Place

WV144ED

Bilston North

WV140AA

Hall Street

WV147AX

Johnson Place

WV144DS

Hall Street

WV144EE

Bilston North

WV146YX

Hall Street

WV146AA

Wellington Road

WV147BB

Lunt Road

WV147BJ

Darlaston Lane

WV147EG

Bilston Industrial Estate

WV146AY

Green Lanes

WV147AF

Lonsdale Road

WV147AU

Marbury Drive

WV147AB

Sandland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.