Engine Lane is in Wednesbury and in Walsall district. WS10 8SA is located in the Darlaston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Engine Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS10 8SH, WS10 8RX, WS10 8SE, WS10 8SD, WV14 8LH, WS10 8SG, WV14 8LA, WS10 8SQ, WS10 8SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS10 8SA is primarily male, with 64.3% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 35.7% | -13.9% | 51.0% | -15.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 64.3% | 13.9% | 49.0% | 15.3% |
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 8SA, 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 | 33.5% | 55.9% | 22.4% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 22.1% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 (64.7%) 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 | 31.1% | 28.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 36.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 22.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 WS10 8SA this area, 37.9% 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 9.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.8% | 37.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 21.2% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -23.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 86.8% | 86.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 91.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 91.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 43.5% | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Engine Lane was 156.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% higher than the Darlaston South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Engine Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Darlaston South and the 116th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Engine Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-05-16 | £214,425 |
| 2 Engine Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-05 | £246,282 |
WS10 8SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Other | 60 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moxley Nursery and Infant School Moxley Road , Moxley WS10 7RL | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Purcell Junior School Bull Lane , WV14 8NE | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft Wood Primary School Bull Lane , Bilston WV14 8NE | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft Wood Academy Bull Lane , Bilston WV14 8NE | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Wallace Road , Bradley WV14 8BS | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston Community Science College Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Unit Adams Close , Princes End DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| WV2 Education 74 New Road , WV13 2DA | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leekes | Great Bridge Road, Moxley | 250 yd | |
| Midlands Bar & Grill | Midland Snooker Club, Unit 4 | 343 yd | |
| The Fiery Grill & Curry | 112 Great Bridge Road, Moxley | 607 yd | |
| KTM Cafe | Vulcan Works, Vulcan Road | 647 yd | |
| Morning Glory | 3 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Snooker Club | Unit 4, Bilston Key Industrial Estate | 344 yd | |
| Red Lion | Moxley Road, Moxley | 699 yd | |
| The White Hart | The White Hart Public House, 44 Salop Street | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Chinese Take Away | 42 High Street, Moxley | 171 yd | |
| Oceanic Fish Bar | 7A Burns Road, Bilston | 304 yd | |
| Glyn Fish Bar | 2 Glyn Avenue, Moxley | 848 yd | |
| Bradleys No1 Pizza | 2 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 887 yd | |
| Singh For Your Supper | 4 Mervyn Place, Wolverhampton | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Burns Road, Bilston | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge Road BRADLEY LANE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Ultimate Fitness (Bilston) Oxford Street | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Bilston Town Fc Queen Street | grass pitches | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.