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WV14 8EQ

Edinburgh Road

Bilston South

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Detailed insights for WV14 8EQ

Overview

Postcode WV14 8EQ 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 £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Bradley has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.9%

Approximately 45.9% 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 8EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradley near WV14 8EQ 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 8EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 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 8EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd
0.4 miGreenway Road Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Greenway Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
6,285.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.17(-25%)
Vehicle crime
8.8(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.63(-57%)
Burglary
2.31(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
74.18%
Other White
17
6.97%
Indian
10
4.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.87%
Caribbean
6
2.46%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
34.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.2%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
13.73%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
41.84%
Owns outright
20
20.41%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11.22%
Other social rented
4
4.08%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Bilston South

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £231
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £265K

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.

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
Detached17£325,000£290
Semi-Detached28£211,500£261
Terraced25£172,500£228
Flats11£115,000£155

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£325,000£109,420£216,500£187,500
2026£285,000£115,000£205,000£140,000
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£293£150£246£228
2026£290£193£250£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 8EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202539, Princess Anne Road, Bilston, WV14 8EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
02 May 202510B, Edinburgh Road, Bilston, WV14 8EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
05 May 202640, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRTerracedFreehold£220,000
15 Oct 202544, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
10 Oct 202594, Loxdale Sidings, Bilston, WV14 0TRDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the WV14 8EQ postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 7 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for WV14 8EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryMoorcroft Wood AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV14 8EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 8EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTemple Street Convenience StoreBradley Street, Wolverhampton, WV14 0PAWalking directions to Temple Street Convenience Store

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 8EQ, 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 033BE01010411
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 8EQ

Is WV14 8EQ (Bradley) safe?

The area around WV14 8EQ 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.

What is the average house price near WV14 8EQ?

The median sale price around WV14 8EQ in Bilston South is £200,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV14 8EQ?

There are 10 schools close to WV14 8EQ, including Wilkinson Primary School (Good), St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Moorcroft Wood Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WV14 8EQ?

The closest station to WV14 8EQ is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 334 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 8EQ?

WV14 8EQ 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).

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

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