Rathbone Close, Bilston, WV14 0HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV14 0HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	49.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.3%	50.7%	1.4%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.5%	36%	-0.5%	37.9%	-1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	38.2%	-1.0%	44.2%	-6.0%
Separated	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	11.1%	14%	2.9%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	9.5%	9%	-0.5%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.3%	39.8%	10.5%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	34.9%	32.2%	-2.7%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	21.8%	18%	-3.8%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	11.8%	5.2%	-6.6%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	1.2%	3.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WV14 0HZ this area, 36.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.1%	36.8%	-11.3%	18.2%	18.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	13.7%	0.5%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.6%	9.9%	-0.7%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	3.8%	3.3%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.8%	14.3%	9.5%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	17%	4.8%	33.8%	-16.8%
Other	10.6%	4.4%	-6.2%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	38.9%	34.8%	-4.1%	3.1%	31.7%
Black African	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	4.4%	2.9%	-1.5%	1.0%	1.9%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.1%	6.2%	3.1%	0.9%	5.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	50.2%	53.3%	3.1%	81.4%	-28.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	78.8%	1.9%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	17.5%	14.4%	-3.1%	5.6%	8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.9%	78.1%	1.2%	83.2%	-5.1%
10+ Years	1.3%	16.7%	15.4%	9.8%	6.9%
5-10 Years	2.2%	3.8%	1.6%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	4.8%	1.4%	-3.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	14.8%	0%	-14.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.7%	76.7%	-7.0%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	3.4%	1.2%	2.2%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	40.9%	46.2%	-5.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	14.9%	1.7%	13.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	13%	0.9%	12.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Rathbone Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rathbone Close was 187.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Bilston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rathbone Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North and the 92nd highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WV14 0HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rathbone Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wolverhampton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rathbone Close, Bilston, WV14 0HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV14 0HZ

Average Price
£163,546

Semi-Detached
£215,348

Terraced
£208,073

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,117

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rathbone Close

Average Price
£155,843

Semi-Detached
£223,002

Terraced
£215,083

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,963

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rathbone CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Rathbone Close, Bilston, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2019-03-29	£98,797
15 Rathbone Close, Bilston, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£62,000	2016-03-07	£94,730
7 Rathbone Close, Bilston, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£56,000	2015-01-30	£88,361
8 Rathbone Close, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2013-11-15	£223,002
20 Rathbone Close, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£98,500	2005-07-29	£186,577

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV14 0HZ

Employment

WV14 0HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	58
Retired	46
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	12
Other	10
Part-Time Employee	10
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT	4out of 4	174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL	3out of 4	1,767 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH	4out of 4	2,727 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS	3out of 4	2,985 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	3,212 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilston Church of England Primary School Albany Crescent , WV14 0HU	3out of 4	639 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Villiers Primary School Prouds Lane , WV14 6PR	3out of 4	837 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Fraser Street , WV14 7PD	4out of 4	948 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Loxdale Primary School Dudley Street , WV14 0AU	3out of 4	997 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stowlawn Primary School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH	3out of 4	1,285 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN	2out of 4	638 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU	4out of 4	1,422 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL	3out of 4	2,331 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH	3out of 4	2,362 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ	3out of 4	2,602 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG	3out of 4	4,141 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB	- not rated	697 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP	3out of 4	996 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Park School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ	3out of 4	1,944 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE	- not rated	2,450 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Qwick Bites	Quick Bites, 61 High Street	243 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurant, High Street	243 yd
Subway	74 - 76 High Street, Bilston	243 yd
Grill Avenue	69 High Street, Bilston	252 yd
Tikka Tavern	26 High Street, Bilston	269 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Swan	Swan Inn, 84 High Street	243 yd
Market Tavern	Market Tavern Public House, 81 Church Street	269 yd
Sir Henry Newbolt	Sir Henry Newbolt Public House, 45 - 47 High Street	270 yd
The Trumpet	58 High Street, Bilston	270 yd
Greyhound & Punchbowl	Greyhound And Punchbowl, 51 High Street	270 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stan's Fish Bar	Stans Fish Bar, 2 High Street	236 yd
New Punjabi Junction	67 High Street, Bilston	252 yd
Premier Pizza	73 High Street, Bilston	252 yd
High Street Fish And Chip Shop	High Street Fish Bar, 75 High Street	252 yd
Ruby House Chinese Takeaway	Ruby House, 53A High Street	270 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	74 - 76 High Street, Bilston	243 yd
Iceland	79 Church Street, Bilston	269 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	Herons Foods, 108 - 110 Church Street	269 yd
W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket Limited, Black Country Route	520 yd
Morrisons Daily	Morrisons, 137 Wellington Road	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkfield High School Sports Centre (Bilston) (Closed) Prosser Street		420 yd
Wv Active Bilston (Bert Williams Leisure Centre) NETTLEFOLDS WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	465 yd
Bilston Leisure Centre (Closed) Prouds Lane	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	505 yd
South Wolverhampton And Bilston Academy DUDLEY STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	571 yd
Springvale Sports MILLFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches	588 yd
Prouds Lane Playing Fields PROUDS LANE	grass pitches	610 yd
Bilston Church Of England Primary School ALBANY CRESCENT	grass pitches	755 yd
Villiers Primary School PROUDS LANE	grass pitches	834 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WV14 0HZ