Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Pelsall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bilston (wolverhampton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilston (wolverhampton) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£214,068

Pelsall

£257,153

Crime Rate

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

Pelsall

141.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Pelsall

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Pelsall

450.9

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Pelsall

69.2

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Pelsall

£29,023

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Property in Pelsall commands an average of £257,153, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Pelsall it is a flat at £141,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Pelsall (£141,000 vs £100,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 52%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Bilston (wolverhampton) has a crime rate of 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Pelsall at 141 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Pelsall it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in West Midlands

Families may prefer Bilston (wolverhampton), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pelsall. There are 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 3 in Pelsall.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Pelsall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Pelsall
Total Schools	11	3
Primary	9	3
Secondary	2	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 450.9 Mbps in Pelsall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 98.1% in Pelsall. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 86.9% in Pelsall.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (457 vs 451 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Pelsall, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,184 in Pelsall. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Pelsall.

Pelsall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,023 in Pelsall and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 44.2 in Pelsall. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 55.6% in Pelsall. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 67% in Pelsall. Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 and Pelsall has 10,455.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Pelsall
Population	34,631	10,455
Median Age	41.3	44.2
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£29,023
Employment Rate	53.6%	55.6%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	25.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Pelsall?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Pelsall are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Pelsall?

Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Pelsall safer?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the lower crime rate at 91.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Pelsall?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Pelsall?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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