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WV14 6EW

Westfield Road

Bilston North

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Overview

Postcode WV14 6EW is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilston North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilston North East is £39,003 per year. The nearest station is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stowlawn Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bilston North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bilston North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bilston North East is £39,003 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV14 6EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston North East near WV14 6EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 6EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Priestfield (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 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 6EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStowlawn Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stowlawn Playing Fields
0.4 miEast ParkLargeWalking directions to East Park
0.5 miWard Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Ward Street Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
2,161.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.32(+35%)
Other theft
11.05(+94%)
Shoplifting
8.84(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.37(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.37(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
70.93%
Indian
35
12.11%
African
12
4.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.46%
Other White
10
3.46%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
33.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
18.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.78%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
55.36%
Owns outright
22
19.64%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.96%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.57%
Total households: 112

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 202565, Wolseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
27 May 20269, Wolseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
06 Feb 20261, Wolseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£65,000
27 Nov 20254, Wolseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
21 Mar 202521, Wolseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the WV14 6EW postcode area, located within Bilston North East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 6EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGreen Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStowlawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEast Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 6EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 6EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miOne StopGreen Lanes, Wolverhampton, WV14 6DQWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSpendless Convenience Store168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BDWalking directions to Spendless Convenience Store
0.4 miDrinks Hub50 Ward Street, Ettingshall, WV2 2NTWalking directions to Drinks Hub
0.4 miNew Street SupermarketFrost Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2LRWalking directions to New Street Supermarket

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 6EW, 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)Bilston North EastE02002171
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 023CE01010420
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 6EW

Is WV14 6EW (Bilston North East) safe?

The area around WV14 6EW records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near WV14 6EW?

The median sale price around WV14 6EW in Bilston North East is £198,750 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 6EW?

There are 14 schools close to WV14 6EW, including Green Park School (Good), Stowlawn Primary School (Good) and East Park Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 6EW?

The closest station to WV14 6EW is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 525 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 6EW?

WV14 6EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 6EW (Bilston North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 6EW is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anita Stanley (Reform UK).