Norton Crescent is in Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 8QS is located in the Coseley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norton Crescent, Bilston, WV14 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8QT, WV14 8QR, WV14 8QW, WV14 8QX, WV14 8RE, WV14 8QU, WV14 8AP, WV14 8RF, WV14 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV14 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 39% | 51.5% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 35.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 45.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 38.2% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8QS this area, 37.6% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 37.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 13.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 79% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 98.1% | 90.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 90.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Crescent was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norton Crescent has the 31st lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 504th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Norton Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-27 | £142,121 |
| 7 Norton Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-12-09 | £182,735 |
| 7 Norton Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-21 | £161,113 |
| 26 Norton Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-12-17 | £166,042 |
| 31 Norton Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-01-16 | £104,189 |
The percentage of student residents living in WV14 8QS 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,830 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 | 203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilkinson Primary School Walter Road , Bradley WV14 8UR | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxdale Primary School Dudley Street , WV14 0AU | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Ettingshall Road , Coseley WV14 9UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Community 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 | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 2,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Café | 50 Bridge Street, Coseley | 1,079 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Birmingham New Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club | Church Road, Coseley | 341 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Darkhouse Lane, Coseley | 658 yd | |
| The Great Western | The Great Western Public House, 1 Ash Street | 789 yd | |
| Golden Lion | Golden Lion Public House, Ash Street | 789 yd | |
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, Cross Street | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Fish Bar | 41 Summerhill Road, Coseley | 148 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 42 Skidmore Road, Coseley | 295 yd | |
| Pajits Fish and Chips | 42A Skidmore Road, Coseley | 295 yd | |
| Cods | 42b Skidmore Road, Coseley | 295 yd | |
| Seven Happy | 5 Weddell Wynd, Wolverhampton | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mini Market | 72-76 Daisy Street, Coseley | 408 yd | |
| Asda | Daisy Street, Coseley | 408 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Cannon Drive POOLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 641 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.