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WV14 8AL

Seagull Bay Drive

Coseley

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Overview

Postcode WV14 8AL is located in a major urban area, within the Coseley ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Coseley Wallbrook area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coseley Wallbrook is £41,638 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wesley Street Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Coseley Wallbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Coseley Wallbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Coseley Wallbrook is £41,638 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV14 8AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Coseley Wallbrook near WV14 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coseley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 8AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Coseley

N/A

Walking directions to Coseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 8AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWesley Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Wesley Street Park
0.4 miClayton ParkSmallWalking directions to Clayton Park
0.2 miKerr Drive Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kerr Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
4,275.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-44%)
Vehicle crime
11.11(+71%)
Burglary
5.88(+45%)
Other theft
3.92(-31%)
Public order
3.27(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
72.83%
Caribbean
37
10.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.35%
Other
15
4.08%
Indian
12
3.26%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
25.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
35
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
43.54%
Owns outright
50
34.01%
Social rents from council
23
15.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.72%
Other social rented
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Coseley

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £259K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Coseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£325,000£265
Semi-Detached51£230,000£247
Terraced21£199,950£227
Flats5£100,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coseley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,500£68,750£118,000£114,750
2017£189,500£57,995£124,000£111,250
2018£225,000£52,750£138,000£125,000
2019£183,500£65,000£135,000£127,500
2020£185,000£83,000£155,000£135,250
2021£235,000£87,000£169,000£146,000
2022£244,750£132,000£190,000£165,000
2023£244,000£88,550£192,000£212,500
2024£265,000£105,000£202,050£210,000
2025£337,250£105,000£220,000£200,000
2026£315,000£85,000£218,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coseley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coseley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£119£143£122
2017£192£121£150£144
2018£185£85£160£155
2019£202£114£161£150
2020£209£129£176£151
2021£231£142£202£164
2022£257£210£226£196
2023£275£153£226£277
2024£286£164£247£260
2025£339£183£249£230
2026£290£155£257£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coseley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coseley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20267, Seagull Bay Drive, Bilston, WV14 8ALDetachedFreehold£330,000
28 Mar 20258, Seagull Bay Drive, Bilston, WV14 8ALDetachedFreehold£325,000
22 Sept 20257, Sunbury Close, Bilston, WV14 8QDTerracedFreehold£190,000
22 Sept 20252, Sunbury Close, Bilston, WV14 8QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
05 Nov 202515, Cox Road, Bilston, WV14 8RASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WV14 8AL postcode area, located within Coseley Wallbrook, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 8AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWallbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableThe Rowan SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 8AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 8AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFarmfoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAsdaDaisy Street, Coseley, WV14 8QQWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

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 8AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sat Sherwani

Coseley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardCoseleyE05015908
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coseley WallbrookE02002000
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 001CE01009767
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 8AL

Is WV14 8AL (Coseley Wallbrook) safe?

The area around WV14 8AL 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near WV14 8AL?

The median sale price around WV14 8AL in Coseley Wallbrook is £230,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 8AL?

There are 11 schools close to WV14 8AL, including Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School and The Rowan School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 8AL?

The closest station to WV14 8AL is Coseley, about 701 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV14 8AL?

WV14 8AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 8AL (Coseley Wallbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering WV14 8AL is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sat Sherwani (Reform UK).