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WV14

BILSTON

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV14 is the postcode district for BILSTON, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £199,053
1yr change ▲ 4.3%
Crime 15% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£199,053

▲ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

93.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

15% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

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.

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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

£195K £197K £199K £201K £203K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

62

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.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WV14 BILSTON

What is the average house price in WV14 BILSTON?
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 BILSTON 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 is the population of WV14 BILSTON?
The population of WV14 (BILSTON) is approximately 331,930 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WV14 BILSTON?
There are 23 schools in or near WV14. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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▼ 5.6% YoY

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