Trouse Lane is in Wednesbury and in Sandwell district. WS10 7HS is located in the Wednesbury North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 7HR, WS10 7HT, WS10 7HU, WS10 7PH, WS10 7PJ, WS10 9PF, WS10 9EE, WS10 9PG, WS10 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS10 7HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS10 7HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.5% | 55.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 25.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.5% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 26.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 15% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 73.8% | 69.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 77.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 78.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trouse Lane was 869.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 754.5% higher than the Princes End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trouse Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End and the 9th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 334.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2020-04-03 | £74,100 |
| 30 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2016-03-21 | £74,214 |
| 32 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2013-11-15 | £53,146 |
| 40 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2007-06-01 | £84,163 |
| 54 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2004-03-19 | £202,232 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Other | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead Primary Academy Holyhead Road , WS10 7PZ | 1out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor House Road , WS10 9PN | - not rated | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Old Park Road , WS10 9LX | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary Academy Addison Terrace , WS10 9AR | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Junior School Hobs Road , WS10 9BW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tysons | 47 Upper High Street | 279 yd | |
| Renzo's Desserts | 34 Upper High Street | 279 yd | |
| Mona's Cafe | 11 Upper High Street | 303 yd | |
| The Chip Tub | 41 Union Street | 318 yd | |
| Eat Well Cafe | 45 Union Street | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 4 Meeting Street | 106 yd | |
| The Roost | The Roost, 34 Bilston Road | 182 yd | |
| Old Blue Ball | Old Blue Ball, 19 Hall End | 211 yd | |
| The Woden Inn | The Woden Inn, 25 Church Hill | 251 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Church Hill | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 23 Upper High Street | 191 yd | |
| Darlaston Chippy | 23 Darlaston Road | 235 yd | |
| Rayhans Balti | 35 Upper High Street | 250 yd | |
| Chicking | 48a Union Street | 320 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza and Grillz | 25 Union Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods PLC | 51-54 Union Street | 318 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 19 Union Street | 366 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Camp Street | 431 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 239 Holyhead Road | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury Leisure Centre WEDNESBURY LEISURE CENTRE WEDNESBURY LEISURE CENTRE HIGH BULLEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Holyhead Primary School Holyhead Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St. Johns C Of E Primary Academy Lower High Street | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Old Park Primary School OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Wednesbury) (Closed) Hallens Drive | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Kings Hill Park FORGE STREET | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Brunswick Park BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Wednesbury Rufc Woden Road North | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.