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WV14 7HD

Hatherton Road

Bilston South

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Detailed insights for WV14 7HD

Overview

Postcode WV14 7HD 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 high crime levels, with around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below 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 Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.1%

Approximately 64.1% 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 226 ft away from WV14 7HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bilston Lunt & Loxdale near WV14 7HD 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 7HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Crescent (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
8,979.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.13(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.5(+46%)
Public order
8.98(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.98(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
59.28%
Indian
33
8.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
7.73%
Caribbean
29
7.47%
African
24
6.19%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
42.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.21%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
59.54%
Owns outright
17
12.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.21%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.16%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 7HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 7HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202594, Lunt Road, Bilston, WV14 7HFTerracedFreehold£165,000
21 Aug 202537, Lavender Grove, Bilston, WV14 7HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
21 May 202612, Garden Walk, Bilston, WV14 7HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,500
11 Jul 202525, Garden Walk, Bilston, WV14 7HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
05 Nov 20251, Vernon Road, Bilston, WV14 7HASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WV14 7HD postcode area, located within Bilston Lunt & Loxdale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 7HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryField View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 7HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 7HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressWillenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miKS News and Off LicenceHare Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 7EAWalking directions to KS News and Off Licence

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 7HD, 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 027CE01010416
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 7HD

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

The area around WV14 7HD records about 79 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV14 7HD?

The median sale price around WV14 7HD 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 7HD?

There are 15 schools close to WV14 7HD, including Field View Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 7HD?

The closest station to WV14 7HD is Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro), about 899 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 7HD?

WV14 7HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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