BilstonWV14
Wolverhampton · West Midlands
WV14 Bilston in West Midlands exhibits rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation, with five-year compound annual growth rates of 7.4% for rent against 4.7% for prices. The district ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for trajectory metrics, scoring 62.5/100, positioning it at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification where infrastructural investment and demographic shifts typically precede sustained property value acceleration. Population growth of 1.3% over five years remains modest relative to rental expansion, suggesting rental demand outstripping residential supply. This divergence between rental and capital growth patterns reflects a yield-focused market profile, where investors prioritise income generation. Property stakeholders should assess local regeneration initiatives and employment trends, as these factors typically determine whether pre-cursor stage districts transition to sustained appreciation cycles.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 4.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Bilston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by safety.
Bilston (WV14) common questions
Is Bilston up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bilston (WV14) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 62/100 (Strong), in the top 5% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bilston safe?
Bilston has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bilston?
The average property price in Bilston (WV14) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bilston?
The median monthly rent in Bilston (WV14) is £898 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bilston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stoke-On-Trent (ST11), Wolverhampton (WV11), Willenhall (WV12), Stoke-On-Trent (ST12), Stoke-On-Trent (ST4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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