Holtshill Lane is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2JA is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2HH, WS1 2AT, WS1 2HQ, WS1 2HP, WS1 2HZ, WS1 2AU, WS1 2BJ, WS1 2AE, WS1 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 2JA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 42.7% | 48.9% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 57.3% | 51.1% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 50% | 41.2% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 37% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 41% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 26.6% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 18.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 10% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 WS1 2JA this area, 34.6% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 34.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 17.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9% | 1.9% | -7.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60.2% | 60.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 72.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 72.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.9% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.9% | 6.5% | 22.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holtshill Lane was 135.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.2% higher than the Rushall-Shelfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holtshill Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rushall-Shelfield and the 162nd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Holtshill Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-04-17 | £205,222 |
| 56 Holtshill Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-05-06 | £141,356 |
| 52 Holtshill Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-08 | £180,116 |
| 16 Holtshill Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2016-07-04 | £125,585 |
| 13 Holtshill Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-08-14 | £186,140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 2out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 670 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Moments | All The Moments Limited, 3 Ablewell Street | 192 yd | |
| Mi Amor | 89 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 228 yd | |
| Waffle n Shake | 64 Bridge Street, Walsall | 231 yd | |
| Bun and Wings | (Walsall Fast Foods Ltd), 13 Ablewell Street | 231 yd | |
| Balloons / Shimla Peppers | 91-92 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 2 yd | |
| The Victoria | 23 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 171 yd | |
| Flan O' Briens | 100 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 239 yd | |
| The Watering Trough | 90 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 239 yd | |
| Lyndon House Hotel and Pub | 9-10 Upper Rushall Street, Walsall | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 22 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 171 yd | |
| Wish Bone | 98-99 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 208 yd | |
| Chop & Wok | 68 Bridge Street, Walsall | 225 yd | |
| Daz Chicken Ltd | 62 Bridge Street, Walsall | 235 yd | |
| Ablewell Fish Bar | 70 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 309 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 343 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Mathews Quarter George Street | 535 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Walsall) (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Walsall Gala Swimming And Fitness Centre WALSALL GALA BATHS WALSALL GALA BATHS TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 452 yd | |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 471 yd | |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) St. Pauls Street | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Queen Mary'S High School UPPER FORSTER STREET | 594 yd | |
| Health Land For Ladies (Closed) The Bridge | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (Walsall) BUTLERS PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 713 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.