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Bilston South

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About

Bilston South ward sits in the eastern part of Wolverhampton, centred around the historic market town of Bilston itself. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern post-war estates. Its main commercial focus runs along Bilston High Street, which serves as a local shopping and service hub for the community. The ward is bordered by the Birmingham New Road to the south and contains several industrial estates, reflecting its manufacturing heritage.

The ward includes the large Bradley Playing Fields, providing significant green space for recreation and sports. Local landmarks include the red-brick Bilston Town Hall and the modern Bilston Market, which has operated on the same site for centuries. The area is well-connected by major bus routes along the A41 and A463 roads. A former steelworks site has been redeveloped into a retail park, symbolising the area's economic transition over recent decades.

Area overview

On average Bilston South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilston South is £40,501 per year. There are 7 schools in Bilston South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bilston South

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Bilston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bilston South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£322,500
Flats10£109,420
Semi-Detached33£218,000
Terraced27£195,000

10 years median price trend in Bilston South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston South.

Data Sources

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