Central Drive is in Bilston and in Dudley district. WV14 9EH 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 Central Drive, Bilston, WV14 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV14 9EL, WV14 9EJ, WV14 9EN, WV14 9EA, WV14 9EG, WV14 9EQ, WV14 8HY, WV14 9EP, WV14 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV14 9EH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.3% | 47.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 9EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 37.6% | 42.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 41.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 41.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 12.5% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9EH this area, 28.7% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 28.7% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% 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% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 77.1% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.7% | 91.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 90.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Drive was 208.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.0% higher than the Coseley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley and the 74th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Central Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2025-02-04 | £72,646 |
| 64 Central Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2015-07-24 | £181,190 |
| 64 Central Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2014-05-02 | £131,514 |
| 64 Central Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2014-01-13 | £131,990 |
| 66 Central Drive, Bilston, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-02-08 | £167,349 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Primary School Chad Road , Coseley WV14 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Hill Primary School Paul Street , Hurst Hill WV14 9AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Road , Coseley WV14 8YB | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,915 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 | 239 yd | |
| Village Café | 31 Roseville Precinct, Coseley | 246 yd | |
| Ronny's Spice | 643-645 Birmingham New Road, Bilston | 506 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Birmingham New Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | 5 Central Drive, Coseley | 140 yd | |
| The Royal | 54 Castle Street, Coseley | 287 yd | |
| The Old Chainyards | 63 Castle Street, Coseley | 364 yd | |
| Coseley Conservative Club | 35 Avenue Road, Coseley | 409 yd | |
| The New Inn | 35 Ward Street, Coseley | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 21-23 Castle Street, Coseley, Dudley | 245 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 21-23 Castle Street, Coseley | 245 yd | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 11 Roseville Precinct, Coseley | 246 yd | |
| Chutney | 55 Castle Street, Coseley | 287 yd | |
| Great Wall | 13 Castle Street, Coseley | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 67 Sedgley Road, Tipton | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Silver Jubilee Park MASON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Coseley Swimming Pool (Closed) Pear Tree Lane | swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Clayton Park THE PADDOCK | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Coseley Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Bramford Primary School CHAD ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Coseley Leisure Centre THE COSELEY SCHOOL THE COSELEY SCHOOL HENNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,033 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.