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Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Wolverhampton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bilston (wolverhampton) offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. 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

Wolverhampton

£260,055

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Wolverhampton

91.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Wolverhampton

95.1%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Wolverhampton

411.9

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

Wolverhampton

68.5

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Wolverhampton

£28,959

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Buyers will find Bilston (wolverhampton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £260,055 in Wolverhampton. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Wolverhampton (£393,361 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 41%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

With 91.8 offences per 1,000 people, Wolverhampton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bilston (wolverhampton)'s 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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

School quality favours Bilston (wolverhampton): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.1% in Wolverhampton.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown

95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBilston (Wolverhampton)Wolverhampton
Total Schools1183
Primary965
Secondary218
% Top two bands100%95.1%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bilston (wolverhampton) enjoy 456.8 Mbps on average, while Wolverhampton lags behind at 411.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (457 vs 412 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bilston (wolverhampton) is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Wolverhampton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton has more energy-efficient housing — 56.4% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 while Wolverhampton has 233,643. Median household income is £28,959 in Wolverhampton and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 41 in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 53.4% in Wolverhampton.

IndicatorBilston (Wolverhampton)Wolverhampton
Population34,631233,643
Median Age41.341
Median Household Income£28,653.8£28,959
Employment Rate53.6%53.4%
Owner Occupied58.6%55%
Degree-Level Qualified24.4%26.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Wolverhampton?
Bilston (wolverhampton) and Wolverhampton are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Wolverhampton?
Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.
Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Wolverhampton safer?
Wolverhampton has the lower crime rate at 91.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Wolverhampton?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Wolverhampton?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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