WV14 0BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Wood Street, 0.5km from Bilston in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Bilston East ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV14 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00052583 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD STREET, WV14 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, WV14 0BQ.
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37
£ 33,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV14 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV14 0BQ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 9% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV14 0BQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WV14 0BQ are high at 161 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Loxdale Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Villiers Primary School
Bilston Nursery School
Field View Primary School
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Moseley Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Alan Warwick Butchers0.1 km
- Bobs Bargains0.3 km
- Church Pharmacy0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- JD Produce0.1 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bilston Town Hall0.2 km
- Horse And Jockey0.1 km
- Sir Henry Newbolt0.4 km
- The Trumpet0.4 km
- Golden Cue Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Adecyn0.8 km
- Cafe Metro (Bilston) Limited0.1 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.9 km
- New Tea Cafe0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Curry Hut0.2 km
- Lucky Sweet Shop & Takeaway0.1 km
- Bilston Fish Bar0.8 km
- Dimple Sweet & Savoury Ltd0.6 km
- Wing Wah0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- P3 Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.3 km
- Wolverhampton3.9 km
- Tipton3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV140BQ · Data under Open Government Licence