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WV14 6LA

Bunkers Hill Lane

Bilston North

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Overview

Postcode WV14 6LA 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 West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Proud's Lane Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bilston North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bilston North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston North West near WV14 6LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 6LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 6LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miProud's Lane Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Proud's Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
1,910.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.35(-55%)
Vehicle crime
11.57(+78%)
Burglary
9.64(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-34%)
Public order
2.57(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
74.11%
Indian
29
9.39%
Other White
10
3.24%
African
9
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.91%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
28.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
53.39%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.32%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202615, Portway Road, Bilston, WV14 6LESemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
09 Oct 20253, Portway Road, Bilston, WV14 6LESemi-DetachedFreehold£141,000
29 Sept 202511, Portway Road, Bilston, WV14 6LESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
08 Aug 20253, Portway Road, Bilston, WV14 6LESemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
17 Apr 2026215, Moseley Road, Bilston, WV14 6HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500

Schools

In the WV14 6LA postcode area, located within Bilston North West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 6LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryMoseley ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryStow Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryField View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 6LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 6LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressWillenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiSouth Street, Portobello, Willenhall, WV13 3TGWalking directions to Aldi

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 6LA, 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 WestE02002170
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 022DE01010424
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 6LA

Is WV14 6LA (Bilston North West) safe?

The area around WV14 6LA records about 49 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 WV14 6LA?

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

What schools are near WV14 6LA?

There are 12 schools close to WV14 6LA, including Moseley Park (Outstanding), Stow Heath Primary School (Good) and Field View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 6LA?

The closest station to WV14 6LA is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 1,161 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 6LA?

WV14 6LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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