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WV14 0LR

Merstone Close

Ettingshall North

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Overview

Postcode WV14 0LR is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ettingshall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year. The nearest station is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hickman Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ettingshall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ettingshall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ettingshall is £44,185 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV14 0LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Ettingshall near WV14 0LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 0LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 0LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHickman ParkMediumWalking directions to Hickman Park
0.3 miWard Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Ward Street Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
4,336.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.49(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.45(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.45(+84%)
Shoplifting
11.58(+33%)
Vehicle crime
9.72(+49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
52.62%
Indian
49
14.24%
Other White
39
11.34%
Caribbean
16
4.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.49%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
39.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.39%
Other
25
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
30.71%
Owns outright
37
29.13%
Social rents from council
19
14.96%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.6%
Other social rented
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Ettingshall North

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £248K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Ettingshall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ettingshall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£333,750£304
Semi-Detached29£205,000£215
Terraced18£202,500£240
Flats9£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ettingshall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,975£75,000£127,500£127,950
2017£194,950£75,000£131,495£112,500
2018£199,950£92,750£143,100£116,000
2019£212,950£77,500£164,950£139,950
2020£225,000£98,000£169,950£142,000
2021£269,000£96,250£170,000£140,000
2022£276,475£89,000£170,000£147,000
2023£317,000£115,000£188,500£180,250
2024£261,000£115,000£191,000£153,500
2025£300,000£115,000£205,000£179,000
2026£355,000£117,500£220,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£123£156£158
2017£181£137£155£141
2018£211£125£176£150
2019£220£126£188£179
2020£223£156£197£169
2021£224£158£198£167
2022£278£163£201£194
2023£283£175£233£219
2024£281£181£211£191
2025£294£171£223£235
2026£304£164£252£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ettingshall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 0LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 0LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202612, Merstone Close, Bilston, WV14 0LRFlatsLeasehold£65,000
26 Nov 202526, Merstone Close, Bilston, WV14 0LRFlatsLeasehold£75,000
12 Nov 202521, Merstone Close, Bilston, WV14 0LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
27 Jun 202528, Merstone Close, Bilston, WV14 0LRFlatsLeasehold£80,000
28 Apr 2026142, Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the WV14 0LR postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 0LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBilston Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miNurseryBilston Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableWolverhampton Vocational Training CentreFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 0LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 0LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpendless Convenience Store168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BDWalking directions to Spendless Convenience Store
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miDrinks Hub50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NTWalking directions to Drinks Hub
0.3 miAsda ExpressMillfields Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 0QJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miLidlHigh Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0EZWalking directions to Lidl

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 WV14 0LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeszemma Rose Howl

Ettingshall North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardEttingshall NorthE05014844
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EttingshallE02002177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 029BE01010450
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 0LR

Is WV14 0LR (Ettingshall) safe?

The area around WV14 0LR records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV14 0LR?

The median sale price around WV14 0LR in Ettingshall is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 0LR?

There are 14 schools close to WV14 0LR, including Bilston Church of England Primary School (Good), Bilston Nursery School (Outstanding) and Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 0LR?

The closest station to WV14 0LR is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 484 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 0LR?

WV14 0LR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 0LR (Ettingshall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 0LR is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeszemma Rose Howl (Labour Party).