Duck Lane is in Codsall, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV8 1HU is located in the Bilbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duck Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV8 1JS, WV8 1LG, WV8 1HX, WV8 1LH, WV8 1JT, WV8 1HZ, WV8 1LL, WV8 1NL, WV8 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV8 1HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.1% | 40.5% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 37.3% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 44.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.6% | 15.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 26% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duck Lane was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Bilbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duck Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bilbrook and the 98th highest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Duck Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-02-03 | £283,647 |
| 21 Duck Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2016-11-17 | £222,410 |
| 17 Duck Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-10-11 | £309,554 |
| 44 Duck Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-11-23 | £102,315 |
| 46 Duck Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-10-29 | £117,298 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PF | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PF | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Green First School Bilbrook Road , Bilbrook WV8 1EU | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches First School Birches Avenue , Codsall WV8 2JG | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Community High School Elliotts Lane , Codsall WV8 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersley High School Barnhurst Lane , Codsall WV8 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Regis Church of England Academy Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regis School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XG | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Codsall Middle School Wolverhampton Road , Codsall WV8 1PB | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perton Middle School Gainsborough Drive , Perton WV6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Coding AEP Limited Unit 8 Newton Court , Pendeford Business Park WV9 5HB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive School Wrottesley Road , Tettenhall WV6 8SE | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph Convent 24 Sandy Lane , Tettenhall WV6 9EB | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tettenhall Wood School Regis Road , Tettenhall WV6 8XF | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Spice | 139 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 333 yd | |
| Snackabyte | 11 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook | 348 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 72 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 529 yd | |
| Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd | South Staffordshire Council, Council Offices | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 2 Duck Lane, Codsall | 247 yd | |
| Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands | 38 Suckling Green Lane, Codsall | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House | 11 Lane Green Shopping Parade, Duck Lane | 189 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 4 Lane Green Shopping Parade, Duck Lane | 196 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 2 Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook | 294 yd | |
| Pizzarelli's | 6 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook | 326 yd | |
| Deli Fusion | 106 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 74 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Codsall Middle School CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CODSALL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Codsall Leisure Centre Codsall County High School Codsall County High School Elliotts Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Bilbrook C Of E Middle School BILBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Codsall Community High School CODSALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CODSALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ELLIOTTS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Twentyman Playing Fields Association TWENTYMAN PLAYING FIELDS TWENTYMAN PLAYING FIELDS JOEYS LANE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Codsall Village Hall WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.