Painters Croft is in Coseley, Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 8AP is located in the Coseley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Painters Croft, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8QX, WV14 8YY, WV14 8QD, WV14 8QW, WV14 8RA, WV14 8YX, WV14 8QS, WV14 8YT, WV14 8QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV14 8AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 53.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WV14 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 46.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 35.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 10.5% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 33.2% | -14.1% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 21.4% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 26.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 92% | 89.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 92.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Painters Croft was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Painters Croft has the 30th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 481st highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Painters Croft, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-22 | £190,615 |
| 10 Painters Croft, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-01 | £185,770 |
| 30 Painters Croft, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-09-16 | £248,576 |
| 20 Painters Croft, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-17 | £214,878 |
| 34 Painters Croft, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-11-23 | £163,284 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Road , Coseley WV14 8YB | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Road , Coseley WV14 8YB | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary School Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 4,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coseley School Henne Drive , Coseley WV14 9JW | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wolverhampton and Bilston Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bilston High School Prosser Street , WV14 0QD | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Unit Adams Close , Princes End DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club | Church Road, Coseley | 454 yd | |
| The Tilted Barrel | 33 High Street | 824 yd | |
| The Great Western | The Great Western Public House, 1 Ash Street | 825 yd | |
| Golden Lion | Golden Lion Public House, Ash Street | 825 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Darkhouse Lane, Coseley | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Fish Bar | 41 Summerhill Road, Coseley | 278 yd | |
| Cods | 42b Skidmore Road, Coseley | 370 yd | |
| Seven Happy | 5 Weddell Wynd, Wolverhampton | 420 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 42 Skidmore Road, Coseley | 423 yd | |
| Pajits Fish and Chips | 42A Skidmore Road, Coseley | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mini Market | 72-76 Daisy Street, Coseley | 479 yd | |
| Asda | Daisy Street, Coseley | 479 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Cannon Drive POOLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 874 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.