Town Pop. 35,720

Living in Bilston (Wolverhampton): Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bilston (Wolverhampton) scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 87/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 26/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WS10 postcode district. Against the wider WS10 district average of 69/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS10 postcode district.

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Bilston (Wolverhampton) scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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WS10 0AA WS10 1AT WS10 7AD WS10 8AA WS10 9AA WS10 WV1 WV14 WV2

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
158 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,333 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Shoplifting 647 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Vehicle crime 497 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 497 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 399 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 1,271 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pinfold Street 233 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 204 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 157 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 13.6 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
64
Green Space 68
Parks Ample 83
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
85
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 39 in area · 79 within 4km
5Outstanding30Good4Ungraded
  • Bilston Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Moseley ParkSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Old Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rowley View Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bilston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • East Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Field View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grace Academy DarlastonSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
81
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital1.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital2.4 mi
Russells Hall Hospital3.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79%
4 GP surgeries in area 22 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,278 patients per GP
5dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)95.6%
available across Wolverhampton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 656 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed5.6%Retired17.6%Student5%Other inactive18.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.2%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary47.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership50.1%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Wolverhampton · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
87
Coseley 1.4 mi
Willenhall 1.5 mi
Tipton 2.3 mi
J10 M6 2.7 mi
J9 M6 2.7 mi
J10 M6 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 108
Detached £322,500 23
Semi-detached £210,000 37
Terraced £180,000 39
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£81k £160k £241k £320k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Darlaston 66 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tipton 72 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wednesbury 69 2.5 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 4.3 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilston (Wolverhampton) a nice place to live?

Bilston (Wolverhampton) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bilston (Wolverhampton) is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bilston (Wolverhampton)?

Crime levels in Bilston (Wolverhampton) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 5,644 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bilston (Wolverhampton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bilston (Wolverhampton) are Bilston Nursery School, Manor Primary School and Moseley Park, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 39 rated schools in Bilston (Wolverhampton) in total.

What are house prices like in Bilston (Wolverhampton)?

The current median house price in Bilston (Wolverhampton) is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £322,500, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 108 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) in context

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Postcode districts in Bilston (Wolverhampton)

WS10 69 ⇄
WV1 66 ⇄
WV14 66 ⇄
WV2 65 ⇄
WV4 65 ⇄

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