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WV14 6PE

Castlecroft Road

Bilston North

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Detailed insights for WV14 6PE

Overview

Postcode WV14 6PE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Proud's Lane Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bilston North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bilston North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 6PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
7,511.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.76(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.05(+12%)
Shoplifting
10.84(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-1%)
Vehicle crime
6.02(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
67.07%
Indian
30
9.06%
Other White
24
7.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
6.34%
Caribbean
11
3.32%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
34.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
44.72%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Owns outright
16
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 2026142, Clarence Road, Bilston, WV14 6PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
21 Oct 2025142, Clarence Road, Bilston, WV14 6PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£131,000
22 Aug 202523, Lambah Close, Bilston, WV14 6PFTerracedFreehold£187,500
11 Feb 202666, Castlecroft Road, Bilston, WV14 6NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,050
07 Mar 202543, Castlecroft Road, Bilston, WV14 6NTTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WV14 6PE postcode area, located within Bilston North West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 6PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryField View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMoseley ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 6PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 6PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 WV14 6PE, 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 022BE01010421
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 6PE

Is WV14 6PE (Bilston North West) safe?

The area around WV14 6PE records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6PE?

The median sale price around WV14 6PE 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 6PE?

There are 14 schools close to WV14 6PE, including Field View Primary School (Good), Moseley Park (Outstanding) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 6PE?

The closest station to WV14 6PE is Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro), about 987 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 6PE?

WV14 6PE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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