WV14 0BY is an up-and-coming urban area on Alice Street, 0.2km from Bilston in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Bilston East ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV14 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00052583 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALICE STREET, WV14 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALICE STREET, WV14 0BY.
293
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£ 33,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV14 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
The IMD places WV14 0BY among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 9% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV14 0BY. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 93,500
8 sales · Mean £ 94,625
Terraced
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 169,071
Semi-Detached
£ 134,975
2 sales · Mean £ 134,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WV14 0BY are high at 154 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Loxdale Primary School
Bilston Nursery School
Villiers Primary School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Field View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- S & G Stores1.0 km
- Central Stores0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.2 km
- High Street Mini Market0.3 km
- T.S Bhandal General Store0.1 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Golden Cue Snooker Club0.8 km
- Bilston Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Market Tavern0.2 km
- Bilston Town Hall0.3 km
- Horse And Jockey0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bilston Fish Bar1.0 km
- Dimple Sweet & Savoury Ltd0.8 km
- Yummy Pleasant Ltd0.8 km
- Crossroads Bespoke0.3 km
- Fish Stop Seafood0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Deb's Diner0.3 km
- Dine Contract Catering: Sharps Bedrooms Limited0.8 km
- Love Peri Peri0.3 km
- Adecyn0.8 km
- Cafe Metro (Bilston) Limited0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- P3 Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.3 km
- Wolverhampton3.6 km
- Tipton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV140BY · Data under Open Government Licence