Bayer Street is in Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 9DS 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 Bayer Street, Bilston, WV14 9DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 9DH, WV14 9DW, WV14 9DJ, WV14 9ES, WV14 9DP, WV14 9LT, WV14 8HF, WV14 9JN, WV14 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WV14 9DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 48% | 54.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 52% | 45.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 48.2% | 46.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 24.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 39.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 9DS this area, 40.9% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.2% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88% | 80.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.5% | 90.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 37.5% | 13.5% | 24.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bayer Street was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bayer Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 285th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge House Bayer Street, Bilston, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2020-03-31 | £456,722 |
| Bridge House Bayer Street, Bilston, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-03-06 | £540,000 |
| Dudley North Family Centre Bayer Street, Bilston, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-01-10 | £173,795 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WV14 9DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,340 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 | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Road , Coseley WV14 8YB | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary School Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Hill Primary School Paul Street , Hurst Hill WV14 9AJ | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coseley School Henne Drive , Coseley WV14 9JW | - not rated | 537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The High Arcal School High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,402 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 | 3,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 3,910 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 | 5,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Midland Oak School Bloomfield Road , DY4 9AH | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Café | 31 Roseville Precinct, Coseley | 215 yd | |
| Ronny's Spice | 643-645 Birmingham New Road, Bilston | 299 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Birmingham New Road | 315 yd | |
| Bridge Street Café | 50 Bridge Street, Coseley | 341 yd | |
| Mama Pizza | 88 Shaw Road, Lanesfield | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley Conservative Club | 35 Avenue Road, Coseley | 83 yd | |
| The Old Chainyards | 63 Castle Street, Coseley | 118 yd | |
| The Royal | 54 Castle Street, Coseley | 149 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | 5 Central Drive, Coseley | 298 yd | |
| Coseley Working Mens Club | 57 Ivyhouse Lane, Coseley | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney | 55 Castle Street, Coseley | 149 yd | |
| Great Wall | 13 Castle Street, Coseley | 149 yd | |
| Scoffs Fish Bar | 3 Castle Street, Coseley | 149 yd | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 11 Roseville Precinct, Coseley | 215 yd | |
| Greggs | 21-23 Castle Street, Coseley, Dudley | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Silver Jubilee Park MASON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Coseley Leisure Centre THE COSELEY SCHOOL THE COSELEY SCHOOL HENNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 724 yd |
| Hurst Hill Recreation Ground HARTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| King Georges Field (Hurst Hill) Horace Street | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Highfields Primary School (Closed) Bell Street | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| The Rosewood School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.