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WV14 8UG

Oliver Crescent

Bilston South

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Overview

Postcode WV14 8UG 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 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 nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Weddell Wynd.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bradley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bradley has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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 8UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradley near WV14 8UG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV14 8UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 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)
0.8 mi

Coseley

N/A

Walking directions to Coseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV14 8UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd
0.2 miWesley Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Wesley Street Park
0.4 miRising Sun Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Rising Sun Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
3,625.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.94(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.75(+61%)
Vehicle crime
10.58(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.23(-24%)
Burglary
4.7(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
75.85%
Indian
29
7.61%
African
17
4.46%
Other White
17
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.15%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
34.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
30.5%
Social rents from council
43
30.5%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 8UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 20251, Oliver Crescent, Bilston, WV14 8UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
08 Jan 2026141, Batmans Hill Road, Bilston, WV14 8TQTerracedFreehold£200,000
01 May 20251, Maple Court, Rose Street, Bilston, WV14 8TGFlatsLeasehold£77,500
07 Mar 202514, Wesley Street, Bilston, WV14 8TXFlatsLeasehold£78,000
16 Sept 20251, Julie Croft, Bilston, WV14 8YTDetachedFreehold£297,000

Schools

In the WV14 8UG postcode area, located within Bradley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV14 8UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWallbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV14 8UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsdaDaisy Street, Coseley, WV14 8QQWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miFarmfoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JFWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 8UG, 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 033DE01010413
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV14 8UG

Is WV14 8UG (Bradley) safe?

The area around WV14 8UG 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV14 8UG?

The median sale price around WV14 8UG 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 8UG?

There are 14 schools close to WV14 8UG, including Wilkinson Primary School (Good), St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV14 8UG?

The closest station to WV14 8UG is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 991 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around WV14 8UG?

WV14 8UG 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).

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

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