Postcode insights

WV14 8DZ

Elizabeth Avenue

Bilston South

Property search →

Interactive map showing WV14 8DZ and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for WV14 8DZ

Overview

Postcode WV14 8DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bilston South ward 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 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradley is £42,412 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greenway Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bradley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bradley has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.9%

Approximately 61.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bradley is £42,412 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 8DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 8DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenway Road Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Greenway Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
9,341 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
68.63(+689%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.28(+17%)
Vehicle crime
10.74(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.27(+41%)
Public order
7.47(+23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
69.85%
Other White
27
8.31%
African
19
5.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4%
Indian
11
3.38%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
34.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.49%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
60.45%
Owns outright
19
14.18%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.19%
Other social rented
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 202544, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
10 Oct 202594, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRDetachedFreehold£300,000
08 Oct 202570, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRFlatsLeasehold£140,500
28 Apr 202518, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRFlatsLeasehold£83,000
14 Mar 202534, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WV14 8DZ postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 8DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMoorcroft Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 8DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTemple Street Convenience StoreBradley Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0PAWalking directions to Temple Street Convenience Store
0.5 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 8DZ, 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)BradleyE02002181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 033CE01010412
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 8DZ

Is WV14 8DZ (Bradley) safe?

The area around WV14 8DZ records about 83 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV14 8DZ?

The median sale price around WV14 8DZ in Bradley is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 8DZ?

There are 10 schools close to WV14 8DZ, including Wilkinson Primary School (Good), St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Moorcroft Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 8DZ?

The closest station to WV14 8DZ is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 390 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 8DZ?

WV14 8DZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,046 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV14 8DZ (Bradley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV14 8DZ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).