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WV13 2JH

Century Drive

Bilston South

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Detailed insights for WV13 2JH

Overview

Postcode WV13 2JH is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston South ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilston North West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilston North West is £41,705 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Bilston North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bilston North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bilston North West is £41,705 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from WV13 2JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston North West near WV13 2JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV13 2JH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV13 2JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGeorge Rose ParkMediumWalking directions to George Rose Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,058.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(+34%)
Other theft
6.71(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-45%)
Public order
2.68(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
50.48%
Indian
119
37.78%
Other
16
5.08%
Other White
4
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.92%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Bilston South

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £253K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Bilston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilston South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£310,000£286
Semi-Detached31£220,000£256
Terraced30£173,750£225
Flats12£118,250£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,500£55,500£110,000£90,500
2017£195,000£65,500£134,000£100,000
2018£196,000£63,000£138,500£125,000
2019£200,000£68,000£135,000£123,750
2020£259,998£72,500£165,000£132,750
2021£292,995£89,500£210,000£150,000
2022£284,998£107,000£189,000£165,000
2023£251,500£100,000£197,000£130,000
2024£296,500£99,000£191,500£182,000
2025£323,750£109,420£218,000£190,000
2026£265,000£120,000£206,500£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£127£127£111
2017£188£115£143£122
2018£187£133£165£141
2019£196£109£145£139
2020£249£110£210£163
2021£265£141£224£187
2022£275£159£224£195
2023£279£166£221£163
2024£291£185£220£207
2025£292£150£246£228
2026£289£195£264£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20252, Century Drive, Willenhall, WV13 2JHDetachedFreehold£450,000
16 Jun 2025104, Yale Road, Willenhall, WV13 2JNDetachedFreehold£385,000
13 May 202524, Yale Road, Willenhall, WV13 2JNFlatsLeasehold£90,000
25 Mar 202516, Yale Road, Willenhall, WV13 2JNFlatsLeasehold£122,000
16 May 20254, Bilston Road, Willenhall, WV13 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the WV13 2JH postcode area, located within Bilston North West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV13 2JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryGrace Academy DarlastonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryField View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV13 2JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV13 2JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidlRailway Lane, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, WV13 2BUWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miTesco ExpressWillenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6NWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV13 2JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Micky Thomas

Bilston South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardBilston SouthE05014839
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bilston North WestE02002170
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 022AE01010418
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV13 2JH

Is WV13 2JH (Bilston North West) safe?

The area around WV13 2JH records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV13 2JH?

The median sale price around WV13 2JH in Bilston North West is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV13 2JH?

There are 16 schools close to WV13 2JH, including St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Good), Grace Academy Darlaston (Good) and Field View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV13 2JH?

The closest station to WV13 2JH is Willenhall, about 744 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV13 2JH?

WV13 2JH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV13 2JH (Bilston North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV13 2JH is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).