WV14 0HJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Bilston in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV14 0HJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0HJ are sourced from Output Area E00052786 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV14 0HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV14 0HJ.
282
33
£ 37,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV14 0HJ 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
With 79% social renting, WV14 0HJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV14 0HJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV14 0HJ is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bilston Nursery School
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Loxdale Primary School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Villiers Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Stowlawn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Alan Warwick Butchers0.5 km
- Bobs Bargains0.4 km
- Church Pharmacy0.6 km
- F. A. Gill. Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Bilston Town Hall0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.6 km
- Sir Henry Newbolt0.3 km
- The Trumpet0.3 km
- Bilston Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Metro (Bilston) Limited0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.4 km
- New Tea Cafe0.6 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Deb's Diner0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Curry Hut0.7 km
- Lucky Sweet Shop & Takeaway0.8 km
- Bikaner Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Ward Street Fish Bar0.8 km
- Crossroads Bespoke0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- P3 Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.1 km
- Wolverhampton3.5 km
- Tipton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV140HJ · Data under Open Government Licence