Avenue Road is in Wednesbury and in Walsall district. WS10 8AR is located in the Bentley and Darlaston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 9JS, WS10 8AS, WS10 9JT, WS10 8AT, WS10 8AU, WS10 8AB, WS10 9JR, WS10 8AE, WS10 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS10 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 42.1% | 46.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 37.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 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 | 39.1% | 43.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 29.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 WS10 8AR this area, 34.3% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 34.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 22.6% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| White | 60.4% | 45.5% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 83% | 71% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 71.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 2.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 31.2% | 6.5% | 24.7% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 567.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 396.6% higher than the Bentley and Darlaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North and the 18th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Avenue Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-22 | £357,512 |
| 33A Avenue Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-02 | £179,651 |
| 33C Avenue Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-01 | £233,246 |
| 33D Avenue Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-01 | £233,246 |
| 33B Avenue Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-17 | £235,900 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School School Street , Off Alma Street WS10 8DL | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill Primary School Old Park Road , WS10 9JG | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinfold Street Primary School Pinfold Street Extension , Darlaston WS10 8PU | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Bank Academy Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 5,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 1out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Housing Group | Butcroft House, 8 Butcroft Gardens | 195 yd | |
| Darlaston Town Hall | Town Hall, Victoria Road | 198 yd | |
| The Scabby Oss Café | 39A King Street, Darlaston | 219 yd | |
| The Old Engine Kitchen | 14 Bull Street, Darlaston | 255 yd | |
| Compass Group UK and Ireland | Asda Stores, St Lawrence Way | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | 33 Walsall Road, Darlaston | 69 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 16 Victoria Road, Darlaston | 198 yd | |
| Chameleons | 47a Picturedrome Way, Darlaston | 225 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 55 Church Street, Darlaston | 228 yd | |
| The Old Engine Pub | 14 Bull Street, Darlaston | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Grubz / Spice Hut | 32 Avenue Road, Darlaston | 1 yd | |
| Spice Hub | 32 Avenue Road, Darlaston | 1 yd | |
| Le Italiano Pizza | 19 Victoria Road, Darlaston | 198 yd | |
| King's Kitchen Caribbean Takeaway | 10 Walsall Road, Darlaston | 244 yd | |
| Hot and Crusty | 52 King Street, Darlaston | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 54-56 King Street, Darlaston | 225 yd | |
| Asda Stores | St Lawrence Way, Darlaston | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Table Tennis Club Victoria Road | 91 yd | |
| Darlaston Town Fc (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Sprintz Health & Leisure Club (Closed) CRAMP HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 359 yd |
| Darlaston Swimming Pool VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Salisbury Primary School SALISBURY STREET | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Kings Hill Park FORGE STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Woods Bank Academy ROUGH HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Wednesbury Rufc Woden Road North | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Old Park Primary School OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Darlaston Community Association HALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.