WV14 0HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Shale Street, 0.0km from Bilston in Bilston (Wolverhampton). Administratively it sits within Ettingshall ward and the Wolverhampton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV14 0HF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0HF are sourced from Output Area E00052781 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHALE STREET, WV14 0HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALE STREET, WV14 0HF.
210
45
£ 37,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV14 0HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WV14 0HF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV14 0HF. The average age is 44.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,000
8 sales · Mean £ 106,562
Terraced
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 102,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV14 0HF is above average at 125 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
Bilston Nursery School
Loxdale Primary School
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Ormiston SWB Academy
Villiers Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Stowlawn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Alan Warwick Butchers0.4 km
- Bobs Bargains0.3 km
- Church Pharmacy0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- JD Produce0.4 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Bilston Town Hall0.5 km
- Horse And Jockey0.4 km
- Sir Henry Newbolt0.3 km
- The Trumpet0.3 km
- Bilston Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Adecyn0.9 km
- Cafe Metro (Bilston) Limited0.6 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.6 km
- New Tea Cafe0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Curry Hut0.6 km
- Lucky Sweet Shop & Takeaway0.6 km
- Bikaner Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Ward Street Fish Bar0.9 km
- Crossroads Bespoke0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- W M Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- P3 Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coseley2.3 km
- Wolverhampton3.5 km
- Tipton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV140HF · Data under Open Government Licence