Postcode WV14 8GE 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 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 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willingsworth Linear Park.
Bradley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WV14 8GE.
Bradley near WV14 8GE 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 3 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £310,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £220,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 30 | £173,750 | £225 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,250 | £160 |
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 | £323,750 | £109,420 | £218,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £206,500 | £152,500 |
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 | £292 | £150 | £246 | £228 |
| 2026 | £289 | £195 | £264 | £207 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 25, Pentire Close, Bilston, WV14 8GE | Detached | Freehold | £351,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 5, Pentire Close, Bilston, WV14 8GE | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 15, Coverack Road, Bilston, WV14 8GH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 9, Mullion Drive, Bilston, WV14 8GW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 24, Mullion Drive, Bilston, WV14 8GW | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WV14 8GE postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 8GE, 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 8GE 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV14 8GE in Bradley is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WV14 8GE, including Gospel Oak School (Serious Weaknesses), Moorcroft Wood Primary School (Good) and St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV14 8GE is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 545 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
WV14 8GE 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 8GE is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Micky Thomas (Reform UK).