Postcode WV14 8BX 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,500 and £263,500. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.
Bradley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,897 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Bradley has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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 8BX.
Bradley near WV14 8BX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Weddell Wynd | Large | Walking directions to Weddell Wynd |
| 0.3 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Bilston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,510 up to £412,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £336,250 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £211,500 | £263 |
| Terraced | 27 | £172,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 12 | £112,500 | £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 | £215,000 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £102,500 | £205,000 | £145,800 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 62, Wallace Road, Bilston, WV14 8BX | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 88, Wallace Road, Bilston, WV14 8BX | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 71, Willis Pearson Avenue, Bilston, WV14 8DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £224,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 7, Willis Pearson Avenue, Bilston, WV14 8DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 9, Mullion Drive, Bilston, WV14 8GW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WV14 8BX postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Moorcroft Wood Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Gospel Oak School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Sept 2025. |
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 8BX, 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 8BX records about 53 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV14 8BX in Bilston South is £200,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV14 8BX, including St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good), Moorcroft Wood Academy (Good) and Gospel Oak School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV14 8BX is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 280 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV14 8BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,897 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 8BX is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).