Sorbus Street is in Bilston and in Walsall district. WV14 8QF is located in the Darlaston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sorbus Street, Bilston, WV14 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8QH, WV14 8AH, WV14 8QJ, WV14 8QY, WV14 8NU, WV14 8QB, WV14 8QN, WV14 8QA, WV14 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV14 8QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.5% | 53.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 8QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 36.7% | 63.2% | 26.5% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 32.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 0% | -12.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 43.1% | 61% | 17.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 6.3% | -10.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around WV14 8QF this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 9.7% | -39.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 20.1% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 35.1% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 8.5% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 66.5% | -26.0% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 95.7% | 77.9% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 77.9% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorbus Street was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Darlaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sorbus Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Darlaston South and the 377th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sorbus Street, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-05 | £236,049 |
| 16 Sorbus Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £152,500 | 2016-03-24 | £250,250 |
| 18 Sorbus Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £152,500 | 2016-03-24 | £250,250 |
| 10 Sorbus Street, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £152,995 | 2016-03-24 | £249,648 |
| 12 Sorbus Street, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £124,995 | 2016-03-18 | £203,959 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV14 8QF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Primary School Walter Road , Bradley WV14 8UR | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Wallace Road , Bradley WV14 8BS | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft Wood Primary School Bull Lane , Bilston WV14 8NE | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxdale Primary School Dudley Street , WV14 0AU | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Fraser Street , WV14 7PD | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leekes | Great Bridge Road, Moxley | 227 yd | |
| Midlands Bar & Grill | Midland Snooker Club, Unit 4 | 405 yd | |
| Morning Glory | 3 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 557 yd | |
| The Fiery Grill & Curry | 112 Great Bridge Road, Moxley | 581 yd | |
| KTM Cafe | Vulcan Works, Vulcan Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Snooker Club | Unit 4, Bilston Key Industrial Estate | 406 yd | |
| The White Hart | The White Hart Public House, 44 Salop Street | 656 yd | |
| Triangle Snooker Club | Bank Street, Bradley | 749 yd | |
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, Cross Street | 831 yd | |
| The Rocket Pool Inn | The Rocket Pools, Rocket Pool Drive | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradleys No1 Pizza | 2 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 527 yd | |
| Singh For Your Supper | 4 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 537 yd | |
| Pearl City Chinese Take Away | 42 High Street, Moxley | 584 yd | |
| Oceanic Fish Bar | 7A Burns Road, Bilston | 751 yd | |
| Dhillon's Fish Bar | 51 Wilkinson Avenue, Wolverhampton | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Burns Road, Bilston | 751 yd | |
| One Stop | Bradley Post Office, 141 - 143 Highfields Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Road BRADLEY LANE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness (Bilston) Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| St Martin'S Ce Primary School WALLACE ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Bilston Town Fc Queen Street | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.