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WV14 6QS

Marchant Road

Bilston North

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Overview

Postcode WV14 6QS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stowlawn Playing Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bilston North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bilston North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% 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 6QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston North East near WV14 6QS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 6QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 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 6QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStowlawn Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stowlawn Playing Fields
0.4 miProud's Lane Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Proud's Lane Open Space
0.4 miHickman ParkMediumWalking directions to Hickman Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
4,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.43(-6%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+22%)
Burglary
5.69(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.28(-79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
68.88%
Indian
55
14.03%
Caribbean
17
4.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
3.83%
Other White
8
2.04%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
31.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
33.55%
Owns outright
43
27.74%
Owns with a mortgage
35
22.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 6QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202520, Haddock Road, Bilston, WV14 6QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
12 May 2025131, Green Lanes, Bilston, WV14 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
22 Aug 202560, Green Lanes, Bilston, WV14 6DASemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
06 Aug 202523, Etheridge Road, Bilston, WV14 6QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£204,000
02 Mar 20266, Price Crescent, Bilston, WV14 6RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,500

Schools

In the WV14 6QS postcode area, located within Bilston North East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 6QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryVilliers Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreen Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStowlawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 6QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 6QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopGreen Lanes, Wolverhampton, WV14 6DQWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miSpendless Convenience Store168 Wellington Road, BIlston, WV14 6BDWalking directions to Spendless Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBailey Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6RZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6QS, 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 023BE01010419
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 6QS

Is WV14 6QS (Bilston North East) safe?

The area around WV14 6QS records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6QS?

The median sale price around WV14 6QS 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 6QS?

There are 15 schools close to WV14 6QS, including Villiers Primary School (Good), Green Park School (Good) and Stowlawn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 6QS?

The closest station to WV14 6QS is The Crescent (West Midlands Metro), about 590 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 6QS?

WV14 6QS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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