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WV14 7BF

Barn Farm Close

Bilston South

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Overview

Postcode WV14 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston South ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilston Lunt & Loxdale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is £36,779 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George Rose Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.4%

Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is £36,779 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from WV14 7BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale near WV14 7BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 7BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall
0.8 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 7BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeorge Rose ParkMediumWalking directions to George Rose Park

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
5,147.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.01(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.95(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.7(-29%)
Other crime
7.7(+272%)
Vehicle crime
7.7(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
50.46%
Indian
86
15.9%
Other White
44
8.13%
African
40
7.39%
Other
25
4.62%
Total population: 541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
26.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
22.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
58
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.18%
Total 16+ residents: 388

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
26.92%
Social rents from council
47
25.82%
Owns with a mortgage
41
22.53%
Owns outright
27
14.84%
Other social rented
12
6.59%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Bilston South

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £253K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Bilston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£310,000£286
Semi-Detached31£220,000£256
Terraced30£173,750£225
Flats12£118,250£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilston South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,500£55,500£110,000£90,500
2017£195,000£65,500£134,000£100,000
2018£196,000£63,000£138,500£125,000
2019£200,000£68,000£135,000£123,750
2020£259,998£72,500£165,000£132,750
2021£292,995£89,500£210,000£150,000
2022£284,998£107,000£189,000£165,000
2023£251,500£100,000£197,000£130,000
2024£296,500£99,000£191,500£182,000
2025£323,750£109,420£218,000£190,000
2026£265,000£120,000£206,500£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilston South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£127£127£111
2017£188£115£143£122
2018£187£133£165£141
2019£196£109£145£139
2020£249£110£210£163
2021£265£141£224£187
2022£275£159£224£195
2023£279£166£221£163
2024£291£185£220£207
2025£292£150£246£228
2026£289£195£264£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilston South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 7BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 7BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 20254, Wrenbury Drive, Bilston, WV14 7BSDetachedFreehold£285,000
20 Mar 202615, Clinton Road, Bilston, WV14 7BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£139,000
30 Sept 202542, Marbury Drive, Bilston, WV14 7APDetachedFreehold£290,000
13 Feb 202634, Darlaston Lane, Bilston, WV14 7BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
31 Jul 202529, Darlaston Lane, Bilston, WV14 7BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000

Schools

In the WV14 7BF postcode area, located within Bilston Lunt & Loxdale, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 7BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGrace Academy DarlastonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryField View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 7BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 7BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 7BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Micky Thomas

Bilston South - 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 SouthE05014839
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bilston Lunt & LoxdaleE02002175
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 027BE01010415
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 7BF

Is WV14 7BF (Bilston Lunt & Loxdale) safe?

The area around WV14 7BF records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV14 7BF?

The median sale price around WV14 7BF in Bilston Lunt & Loxdale is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 7BF?

There are 13 schools close to WV14 7BF, including St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Good), Grace Academy Darlaston (Good) and Field View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 7BF?

The closest station to WV14 7BF is Willenhall, about 1,263 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV14 7BF?

WV14 7BF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 7BF (Bilston Lunt & Loxdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 7BF is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).

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