Postcode WV14 9BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Ettingshall South & Spring Vale ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Woodcross area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodcross is £43,085 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hurst Park.
Woodcross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Woodcross has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodcross is £43,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV14 9BQ.
Woodcross near WV14 9BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hurst Park | Small | Walking directions to Hurst Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Ettingshall South & Spring Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £335,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £210,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 18 | £177,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 8 | £119,275 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £59,000 | £126,500 | £102,000 |
| 2017 | £177,500 | £59,000 | £130,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £70,000 | £135,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £76,000 | £152,000 | £134,750 |
| 2020 | £186,500 | £89,000 | £151,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £78,000 | £170,500 | £158,750 |
| 2022 | £304,000 | £81,000 | £187,000 | £171,500 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £75,000 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £89,500 | £205,100 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £337,500 | £93,000 | £202,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £323,750 | £140,975 | £215,000 | £172,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £103 | £132 | £130 |
| 2017 | £189 | £112 | £156 | £141 |
| 2018 | £197 | £117 | £164 | £131 |
| 2019 | £197 | £125 | £181 | £163 |
| 2020 | £213 | £139 | £173 | £194 |
| 2021 | £238 | £134 | £189 | £207 |
| 2022 | £253 | £158 | £228 | £206 |
| 2023 | £275 | £117 | £237 | £210 |
| 2024 | £254 | £170 | £238 | £299 |
| 2025 | £317 | £157 | £232 | £243 |
| 2026 | £247 | £230 | £283 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV14 9BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 6, Clare Crescent, Bilston, WV14 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 56, Clare Crescent, Bilston, WV14 9BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 33, Clare Crescent, Bilston, WV14 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 6, Smout Crescent, Bilston, WV14 9BL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 22, Turner Avenue, Bilston, WV14 9BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the WV14 9BQ postcode area, located within Woodcross, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV14 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hurst Road, Dudley, WV14 9EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Greenway
Ettingshall South & Spring Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV14 9BQ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9BQ in Woodcross is £205,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV14 9BQ, including Hill Avenue Academy (Outstanding), Manor Primary School (Outstanding) and Lanesfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV14 9BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,723 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 9BQ is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Greenway (Reform UK).