WV14 — BILSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WV14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV14 is £199,053, which is 40% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV14 cost 30.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV14 have risen 4.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£266,649	201
Semi-detached	£188,984	622
Terraced	£169,813	354
Flat	£95,794	111
All types	£199,053	1331

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WV14

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 93.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV14 has a crime rate 15% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

19.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WV14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV14 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rosewood School	Other	Good	mi
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall	Secondary	Good	mi
Loxdale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stowlawn Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wilkinson Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV14 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV14 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WV14 — BILSTON

Area Summary

WV14 (BILSTON) offers affordable property prices (£199,053, 31% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WV13

WILLENHALL

£202K

▼ 7.9% YoY

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BRIDGNORTH

£340K

▼ 9.2% YoY

WV16

BRIDGNORTH

£329K

▼ 5.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WV14?

The average house price in WV14 (BILSTON) is £199,053, based on 1331 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.3% over the past year.

Is WV14 a safe area to live?

Crime in WV14 is close to the national average at 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WV14?

There are 23 schools in or near WV14. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WV14?

Council tax in WV14 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WV14?

The average broadband download speed in WV14 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WV14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WV14 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,930.