Star Foundry Lane is in Bilston and in Sandwell district. WV14 8DN is located in the Princes End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2010-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Star Foundry Lane, Bilston, WV14 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8TQ, WV14 8UE, WV14 8UB, WV14 8TU, WV14 8TY, WV14 8TZ, WV14 8UF, WV14 8YT, WV14 8UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV14 8DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52.1% | 54.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 41.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 50.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 21.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 20.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.3% | 63.8% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 86.9% | 84.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 84.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Foundry Lane was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Princes End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Star Foundry Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End and the 296th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 181.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Star Foundry Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-06-15 | £192,430 |
| 21 Star Foundry Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2017-12-14 | £206,720 |
| 19 Star Foundry Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-10-28 | £183,022 |
| 18 Star Foundry Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2013-07-12 | £191,535 |
| 21 Star Foundry Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-06-03 | £242,654 |
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,855 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 | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilkinson Primary School Walter Road , Bradley WV14 8UR | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Wallace Road , Bradley WV14 8BS | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy Greenacre Road , DY4 0AR | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Flamez Restaurant Ltd | Purple Flamez, 122 Highfields Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Morning Glory | 3 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, Cross Street | 520 yd | |
| The Great Western | The Great Western Public House, 1 Ash Street | 645 yd | |
| Golden Lion | Golden Lion Public House, Ash Street | 645 yd | |
| The Rocket Pool Inn | The Rocket Pools, Rocket Pool Drive | 734 yd | |
| Coseley Cricket Club | Church Road, Coseley | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Happy | 5 Weddell Wynd, Wolverhampton | 249 yd | |
| Cods | 42b Skidmore Road, Coseley | 397 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 42 Skidmore Road, Coseley | 513 yd | |
| Pajits Fish and Chips | 42A Skidmore Road, Coseley | 513 yd | |
| Dhillon's Fish Bar | 51 Wilkinson Avenue, Wolverhampton | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mini Market | 72-76 Daisy Street, Coseley | 445 yd | |
| Asda | Daisy Street, Coseley | 445 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 956 yd | |
| One Stop | Bradley Post Office, 141 - 143 Highfields Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Drive POOLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St Martin'S Ce Primary School WALLACE ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy GREENACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.