Philip Street is in Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 8YF 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 Philip Street, Bilston, WV14 8YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 8XN, WV14 8YB, WV14 8RD, WV14 8YG, WV14 8RE, WV14 8QU, WV14 8YA, WV14 8AL, WV14 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV14 8YF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 37.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 42.6% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 40.8% | 44.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 34.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 24.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 16.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 85% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.6% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philip Street was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philip Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Philip Street, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-08-20 | £117,340 |
| 2 Philip Street, Bilston, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,260 | 2021-08-05 | £175,159 |
| 7 Philip Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-04 | £261,711 |
| 11 Philip Street, Bilston, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-10-01 | £229,130 |
| 12A Philip Street, Bilston, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-04-20 | £262,916 |
WV14 8YF 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 5,025 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 | 117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Ettingshall Road , Coseley WV14 9UQ | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilkinson Primary School Walter Road , Bradley WV14 8UR | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Hill Primary School Paul Street , Hurst Hill WV14 9AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,935 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 | 3,785 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 | 5,383 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 | 670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 765 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Birmingham New Road | 848 yd | |
| Village Café | 31 Roseville Precinct, Coseley | 948 yd | |
| Ronny's Spice | 643-645 Birmingham New Road, Bilston | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club | Church Road, Coseley | 84 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Darkhouse Lane, Coseley | 669 yd | |
| Coseley Conservative Club | 35 Avenue Road, Coseley | 735 yd | |
| The Old Chainyards | 63 Castle Street, Coseley | 831 yd | |
| Coseley Working Mens Club | 57 Ivyhouse Lane, Coseley | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Fish Bar | 41 Summerhill Road, Coseley | 170 yd | |
| Crispys | 13A Wallbrook Street, Coseley | 452 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 42 Skidmore Road, Coseley | 563 yd | |
| Pajits Fish and Chips | 42A Skidmore Road, Coseley | 563 yd | |
| Cods | 42b Skidmore Road, Coseley | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mini Market | 72-76 Daisy Street, Coseley | 706 yd | |
| Asda | Daisy Street, Coseley | 706 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 51 High Street | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Cannon Drive POOLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Coseley Leisure Centre THE COSELEY SCHOOL THE COSELEY SCHOOL HENNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 975 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.