WV14 0HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Crescent, 0.2km from Freezeland in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV14 0HT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0HT are sourced from Output Area E00052776 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY CRESCENT, WV14 0HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY CRESCENT, WV14 0HT.
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£ 37,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV14 0HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV14 0HT has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV14 0HT. The average age is 33.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 119,500
2 sales · Mean £ 119,500
Terraced
£ 111,000
3 sales · Mean £ 114,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV14 0HT has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Villiers Primary School
Loxdale Primary School
Green Park School
Stowlawn Primary School
Ormiston SWB Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- All About Cakes0.7 km
- Beers Direct / Evo's Spirit0.6 km
- Dixons Family Butchers0.8 km
- Joy Express0.9 km
- Matthew Price0.9 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Pizza Donnini Also Trading As The Grill0.8 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
- Astons Cafe0.8 km
- Bennetts Bars0.9 km
- Bilston Cornerstone Cafe0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ruby House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Chaplin's Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Green Lanes Tasty Bites0.6 km
- High Street Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
- New Punjabi Junction0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- P3 Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bilston Town Bowling Club0.7 km
- Greyhound & Punchbowl0.7 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- Bilston Town Hall1.0 km
- Horse And Jockey0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.4 km
- Wolverhampton3.1 km
- Tipton4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV140HT · Data under Open Government Licence