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Bilston North West

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About

Bilston North West is a residential district located within the larger town of Bilston, part of the Wolverhampton metropolitan area. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and post-war housing, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. It contains several primary schools and community centres, with green spaces like Bradley Park providing recreational space. The road network, including the A463, connects it to central Bilston and beyond.

The area has a strong industrial heritage rooted in metalworking and manufacturing, a history still evident in some local employment. A notable local landmark is the former Bilston Steel Works site, reflecting this past. The Bradley Branch Canal, a short waterway off the main line, runs through the locality. Daily life centres around practical amenities, with a focus on residential living rather than major commercial or tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Bilston North West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilston North West is £41,705 per year. Bilston North West is home to around 6,315 people, with a population density of about 5,469.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bilston North West Population
6,315
Population density
5,469.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.99(-17%)
Vehicle crime
9.18(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-26%)
Shoplifting
5.38(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,926
62.16%
Indian
1,099
17.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
224
3.55%
Other White
214
3.39%
Other
159
2.52%
Total population: 6,316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,590
31.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
917
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
742
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,984

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
841
34.84%
Owns with a mortgage
607
25.14%
Social rents from council
456
18.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
12.39%
Other social rented
141
5.84%
Total households: 2,414

Property prices in Bilston North West

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £242K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Bilston North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £412,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilston North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£244,000£236
Semi-Detached21£200,000£257
Terraced4£183,750£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilston North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,125£116,500£78,500
2017£170,000£120,500£111,000
2018£200,000£125,000£127,000
2019£162,000£140,000£119,000
2020£235,975£145,000£144,000
2021£202,750£165,500£150,000
2022£221,500£177,500£152,000
2023£217,500£195,000£180,000
2024£245,000£199,975£165,000
2025£299,000£212,500£167,500
2026£250,000£195,000£228,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£151£97
2017£172£159£136
2018£209£162£138
2019£227£166£141
2020£201£199£177
2021£230£189£184
2022£276£222£175
2023£276£223£264
2024£338£242£204
2025£290£256£201
2026£258£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bilston North West in the last year.

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.