Northcott Road Bilston, Wolverhampton
24 addresses across 4 postcodes (WV14), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44836140.
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wolverhampton costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 65% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wolverhampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,232 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 3,140 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage Site To The Rear Of 18 To 24 Chapel Street Bradley, completed (210 m)
- Greenway Road, Bradley WV14 0TQ, not permissioned (210 m)
- Former Loxdale Primary School, Chapel St, Bradley, not permissioned (210 m)
- 120 Oxford Street, Bilston WV14 7EA, permissioned (360 m)
- Land South West Of 5 Warwick Street Bilston Wolverhampton West Midlands: up to 2 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- South of Oxford Street, Stag Industrial Estate, Bilston WV14 7HZ, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Behind 44 Walter Road Wolverhampton WV14 8PH: up to 1 home, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Catholic Club 9 Tame Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 7EL: up to 9 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 0TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV14 0LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| WV14 0PH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV14 0TT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 137 m and 144 m above sea level (143 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 0LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV14 0PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV14 0TP | 77% | 65% | 65% | 0% |
| WV14 0TT | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | 50 m |
| Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | 740 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) | 920 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Loxdale St Metro Bradley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car park-Wolverhampton Black Country Route | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brutons Pharmacy (Bradley) | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street Dental Practice | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Bilston Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest One Stop Mervyn Place | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenway Road Playing Fields 1.5 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Princess Anne Allotments 2,180 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rounds Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Loxdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ormiston SWB Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Field View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorcroft Wood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bilston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gospel Oak School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Villiers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmore Confectionery WV14 0PR | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Grand Interiors Food And Essentials Limited WV14 0PR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2021 |
| The White Hart WV14 0TQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Temple Street Convenience Store WV14 0PB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Triangle Snooker Club WV14 8PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Oxford Street Convenience Store WV14 7EA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Bradley Convenience Stores WV14 0LH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Skyline Catering WV14 0LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Wing Wah WV14 0LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| One Stop T/a SPL Retail Limited WV14 0LH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Bradley Fish Bar WV14 0LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Haveli Bar And Grill WV14 0LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Bushfield Court Restaurant WV14 0PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Midland Snooker Club WV14 7DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Foxy Lady Aka Ale House WV14 7DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Arbour Drive (18); On or near Loxdale Street (12); On or near Greenway Road (10); On or near Chapel Street (9); On or near Bradley Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WV14 0TP: 21 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- WV14 0LJ: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
- WV14 0PH: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- WV14 0TT: 1 address of 79 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abney Close · Loxdale Street · Arbour Drive · Hatton Street · Greenway Road · Chapel Street · Bradley Street · Northwick Terrace · Salop Street · Larch Gardens · Phoenix Industrial Estate · Baldwin Street
All the streets in WV14 and across Wolverhampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.