Mars Close, Bilston
House prices, sold prices and local information for WV14 9JA.
At a glance
5 property sales on Mars Close, Bilston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 6 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £153,190. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Mars Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Mars Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WV14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £153,190 | 6 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Mars Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Mars Close WV14 9JA | 6 Jun 2025 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Mars Close WV14 9JA | 31 Aug 2021 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Mars Close WV14 9JA | 26 Mar 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Mars Close WV14 9JA | 24 May 2019 | £139,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Mars Close WV14 9JA | 24 Aug 2017 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Mars Close | £143,000 (Aug 2021) → £200,000 (Jun 2025) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Mars Close | £128,000 (Aug 2017) → £155,000 (Mar 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Mars Close
Crime
237 crimes were reported within about a mile of Mars Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 124 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Mars Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Mars Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Hill Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Manor Primary School 658 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen Victoria Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hill Avenue Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woodsetton School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Rowan School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Dormston School 1,128 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bramford Primary School 476 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Coseley station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Tipton station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Dudley Port station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hall La (adj, Hurst Road) 1 min walk
- Hurst Road (adj, Clifton Street) 1 min walk
- Hurst Road (opp, Clifton Street) 1 min walk
- Hall Lane (opp, Gorge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodsetton Medical Centre
40 Bourne Street, Woodsetton, Dudley · 0.5 mi - Coseley Medical Centre
32-34 Avenue Road, Coseley, Bilston · 0.8 mi - The Ridgeway Surgery
175 The Ridgeway, Sedgley, Dudley · 1.0 mi - The Greens Health Centre
100 Maple Green, Dudley · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 687 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,559 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in WV14
- Ambergate Road£288k
- Ivyhouse Lane£271k
- Clifton Street£228k
- Moseley Road£220k
- Bunkers Hill Lane£174k
- Elder Road£208k
- Bradley Lane£220k
- Montagu Drive£284k
- Great Bridge Road£189k
- Lowbridge Walk£130k
- Greenway Road£140k
- Bay Avenue£120k