Postcode WV14 8BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston South area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bradley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradley is £42,412 per year. The median sale price in Bilston South is £200,000 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.
Bradley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,989 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Bradley has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bradley is £42,412 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV14 8BJ.
Bradley near WV14 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Weddell Wynd | Large | Walking directions to Weddell Wynd |
| 0.3 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wednesbury Oak Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wednesbury Oak Open Space |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Bilston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,510 up to £412,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £325,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £211,500 | £261 |
| Terraced | 25 | £172,500 | £228 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £325,000 | £109,420 | £216,500 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £293 | £150 | £246 | £228 |
| 2026 | £290 | £193 | £250 | £207 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 25, Pace Crescent, Bilston, WV14 8BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 1, Rocket Pool Drive, Bilston, WV14 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £171,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 1, Rocket Pool Drive, Bilston, WV14 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 15, Rocket Pool Drive, Bilston, WV14 8BH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 22, Rocket Pool Drive, Bilston, WV14 8BH | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the WV14 8BJ postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
St Martin's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wednesbury Oak Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Wednesbury Oak Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wilkinson Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Wilkinson Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV14 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BP | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV14 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Micky Thomas
Bilston South - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV14 8BJ records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV14 8BJ in Bilston South is £200,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV14 8BJ, including St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good), Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good) and Wilkinson Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV14 8BJ is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 549 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV14 8BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 8BJ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).