Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Water Orton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bilston (wolverhampton) is about 25% cheaper on average. Water Orton 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

Water Orton

£285,609

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Water Orton

61.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Water Orton

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Water Orton

333.8

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Water Orton

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Water Orton

£32,667

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

The average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 25% less than Water Orton at £285,609. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Water Orton (£454,754 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 34%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Crime is lower in Water Orton (61.7 per 1,000) compared to Bilston (wolverhampton) (91.9 per 1,000), a 49% difference. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Water Orton 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

Bilston (wolverhampton) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Water Orton. Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11 schools in total, while Water Orton has 1.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Water Orton School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Water Orton
Total Schools	11	1
Primary	9	1
Secondary	2	0
% Top two bands	100%	0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bilston (wolverhampton) offers faster average downloads at 456.8 Mbps, compared to 333.8 Mbps in Water Orton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 61.3% in Water Orton.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (457 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Water Orton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,239 in Water Orton. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.

Water Orton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,667 in Water Orton and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 45.6 in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 58.9% in Water Orton. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 70.4% in Water Orton.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Water Orton
Population	34,631	3,484
Median Age	41.3	45.6
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£32,667
Employment Rate	53.6%	58.9%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	24.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Water Orton?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Water Orton are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Water Orton safer?

Water Orton has the lower crime rate at 61.7 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Water Orton?

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

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Water Orton?

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

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