Rainbow Street is in Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 8SP 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 Rainbow Street, Bilston, WV14 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8UZ, WV14 8SG, WV14 8XB, WV14 8SR, WV14 8DG, WV14 8UY, WV14 8SY, WV14 8XD, WV14 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV14 8SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.5% | 36.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 45.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 39.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around WV14 8SP this area, 28.2% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 28.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17.6% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 89.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.4% | 97% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 97% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainbow Street was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rainbow Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 354th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Rainbow Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-17 | £232,662 |
| 93 Rainbow Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2018-08-17 | £170,143 |
| 70 Rainbow Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2007-04-11 | £179,027 |
WV14 8SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilkinson Primary School Walter Road , Bradley WV14 8UR | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxdale Primary School Dudley Street , WV14 0AU | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Ettingshall Road , Coseley WV14 9UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,106 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 | 4,484 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 | 4,961 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 | 352 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Jerk Stop | Anchor Road, Wolverhampton | 823 yd | |
| Purple Flamez Restaurant Ltd | Purple Flamez, 122 Highfields Road | 957 yd | |
| Mama Pizza | 88 Shaw Road, Lanesfield | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | The Great Western Public House, 1 Ash Street | 477 yd | |
| Golden Lion | Golden Lion Public House, Ash Street | 477 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Darkhouse Lane, Coseley | 511 yd | |
| Coseley Cricket Club | Church Road, Coseley | 682 yd | |
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, Cross Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Garden | 42 Skidmore Road, Coseley | 173 yd | |
| Pajits Fish and Chips | 42A Skidmore Road, Coseley | 173 yd | |
| Cods | 42b Skidmore Road, Coseley | 255 yd | |
| Summerhill Fish Bar | 41 Summerhill Road, Coseley | 550 yd | |
| Nom | 53 Bank Street, Bradley | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mini Market | 72-76 Daisy Street, Coseley | 212 yd | |
| Asda | Daisy Street, Coseley | 212 yd | |
| One Stop | Bradley Post Office, 141 - 143 Highfields Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Drive POOLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Coseley Leisure Centre THE COSELEY SCHOOL THE COSELEY SCHOOL HENNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.