Selborne Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2LW is located in the Paddock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selborne Close, Walsall, WS1 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2QP, WS1 2JN, WS1 2DY, WS1 2DZ, WS1 2JL, WS1 2DT, WS1 2DX, WS1 2HU, WS1 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS1 2LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 37.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 46.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2LW this area, 31.2% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 31.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 20.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 22.8% | 39.9% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 37.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 49.4% | 37.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 75.7% | 72.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 73.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 21.2% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2.1% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Sikh | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selborne Close was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selborne Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 329th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Selborne Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-08-01 | £193,961 |
| 15 Selborne Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-08-01 | £193,961 |
| 15 Selborne Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2004-11-30 | £209,706 |
| 15 Selborne Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2004-11-30 | £209,706 |
| 9 Selborne Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1998-08-27 | £209,543 |
WS1 2LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WS1 2LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 5,223 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community 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 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,420 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 | 1,034 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 | 4,525 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 | 492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 854 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 | 1,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Cafe | 3 Selborne Street, Walsall | 110 yd | |
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd | 33 Lincoln Road, Walsall | 187 yd | |
| Bun and Wings | (Walsall Fast Foods Ltd), 13 Ablewell Street | 396 yd | |
| Golden Moments | All The Moments Limited, 3 Ablewell Street | 416 yd | |
| Balloons / Shimla Peppers | 91-92 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walsall Arms | 17 Bank Street, Walsall | 241 yd | |
| Chuckery Club | 44 Beacon Street, Walsall | 284 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 27 Lumley Road, Walsall | 350 yd | |
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 353 yd | |
| Flan O' Briens | 100 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Doctor | 20 Pool Street, Walsall | 323 yd | |
| Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts | Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue | 405 yd | |
| Ablewell Fish Bar | 70 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 434 yd | |
| Pizza 2000 | 96 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 434 yd | |
| Annies | 82 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 438 yd | |
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 529 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Mathews Quarter George Street | 765 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 503 yd | |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 552 yd | |
| Mayfield Preparatory School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Walsall) (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Walsall Gala Swimming And Fitness Centre WALSALL GALA BATHS WALSALL GALA BATHS TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Grange Golf Course (Closed) Broadway North | golf | 862 yd |
| Queen Mary'S High School UPPER FORSTER STREET | 878 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.