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WV14 0LU

Bilston North

Wolverhampton

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Overview

Postcode WV14 0LU is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
78.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

78.7%

Approximately 78.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from WV14 0LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Ettingshall near WV14 0LU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 0LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 0LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHickman ParkMediumWalking directions to Hickman Park
0.5 miCarder GreenMediumWalking directions to Carder Green
0.4 miGod's AcreSmallWalking directions to God's Acre

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
7,312.7 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
142
50.9%
Other White
32
11.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
8.24%
African
22
7.89%
Indian
16
5.73%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
28.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
98
69.5%
Other social rented
13
9.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.51%
Owns outright
11
7.8%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bilston North

Median price£198,750
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £235K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 (about £226 per square foot) in Bilston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £305,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£256
Semi-Detached40£202,000£238
Terraced17£187,500£211
Flats6£113,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilston North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£75,000£110,500£99,995
2017£172,000£92,500£122,250£108,791
2018£189,000£81,475£125,500£115,000
2019£179,000£109,750£142,000£115,000
2020£225,000£84,000£150,800£139,500
2021£215,000£104,000£159,000£136,000
2022£232,000£76,000£185,000£152,250
2023£224,000£95,000£180,000£180,000
2024£242,000£112,250£199,950£165,000
2025£286,000£113,000£206,750£177,500
2026£250,000£83,000£194,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£131£119£107
2017£172£147£141£133
2018£183£157£158£138
2019£216£157£158£127
2020£214£139£188£157
2021£230£173£180£148
2022£264£172£204£168
2023£215£192£212£208
2024£282£170£224£193
2025£272£179£247£203
2026£266£133£229£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 0LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 0LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202649, Shale Street, Bilston, WV14 0HFOtherFreehold£142,500
10 Jul 202530, Shale Street, Bilston, WV14 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
12 May 202530, Shale Street, Bilston, WV14 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
29 Aug 202543, Mill Street, Bilston, WV14 0HNTerracedFreehold£130,500
27 Mar 202552, Hartshorn Street, Bilston, WV14 0HDFlatsLeasehold£102,000

Schools

In the WV14 0LU postcode area, located within Ettingshall, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 0LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryBilston Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBilston Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston SWB AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 0LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressMillfields Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 0QJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miLidlHigh Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0EZWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSpendless Convenience Store168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BDWalking directions to Spendless Convenience Store
0.3 miIcelandChurch Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0BJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisonsBankfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 0DZWalking directions to Morrisons

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

Local councillors

Anita Stanley

Bilston North - 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 NorthE05014838
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EttingshallE02002177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 029BE01010450
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 0LU

Is WV14 0LU (Ettingshall) safe?

The area around WV14 0LU 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 0LU?

The median sale price around WV14 0LU in Ettingshall is £198,750 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 0LU?

There are 13 schools close to WV14 0LU, including Bilston Nursery School (Outstanding), Bilston Church of England Primary School (Good) and Ormiston SWB Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 0LU?

The closest station to WV14 0LU is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 365 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 0LU?

WV14 0LU 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 0LU (Ettingshall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 0LU is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anita Stanley (Reform UK).