Overview of WS2 0LU

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Star Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 0LU 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 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Star Close, Walsall, WS2 0LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WS2 0LT, WS2 0LX, WS2 0LS, WS2 0LP, WS2 0LR, WS2 0LY, WS2 0LG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS2 0LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.7%51.8%-1.9% 51.0% 0.8%
Male46.3%48.2%1.9% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.7%37.7%-3.0% 37.9% -0.2%
Married: Opposite sex41.9%42.5%0.6% 44.2% -1.7%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2%3.3%1.3% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced10.6%10.8%0.2% 9.1% 1.7%
Widowed4.1%5.7%1.6% 6.1% -0.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.6%35.8%-10.8% 48.4% -12.6%
Good health28.4%36.9%8.5% 33.6% 3.3%
Fair health15.4%17.2%1.8% 12.7% 4.5%
Bad health9%7.2%-1.8% 4.0% 3.2%
Very bad health0.6%2.9%2.3% 1.2% 1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 WS2 0LU this area, 32.5% 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 15.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications39.8%32.5%-7.3% 18.2% 14.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.3%12.3%-6.0% 9.6% 2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.7%18.4%1.7% 13.4% 5.0%
Apprenticeship2%4.2%2.2% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%13.7%2.7% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar8.1%15.6%7.5% 33.8% -18.2%
Other4.1%3.3%-0.8% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian4.3%6.1%1.8% 3.1% 3.0%
Pakistani0.3%4%3.7% 2.7% 1.3%
Other Asian1.2%0%-1.2% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%2.5%2.5% 2.5% 0.0%
Black Caribbean7.7%6.5%-1.2% 1.0% 5.5%
Other Black0.9%0.7%-0.2% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean7.4%5.8%-1.6% 0.9% 4.9%
Mixed Other0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
White76.5%70.8%-5.7% 81.4% -10.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%2.2%2.2% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96%89.9%-6.1% 83.2% 6.7%
European Union0%1.8%1.8% 6.1% -4.3%
Africa0.3%2.2%1.9% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia1.2%3.2%2.0% 5.6% -2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.2%2.9%0.7% 1.3% 1.6%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96%89.9%-6.1% 83.2% 6.7%
10+ Years0.6%6.5%5.9% 9.8% -3.3%
5-10 Years0.3%1.4%1.1% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years0.6%1.8%1.2% 2.2% -0.4%
Less than 2 years2.5%0.4%-2.1% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.2% 76.7% -10.5%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held29.1% 13.5% 15.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.9% 37.2% 2.7%
Christian43.2% 46.2% -3.0%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Muslim5.8% 6.5% -0.7%
Sikh3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Star Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Close was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Bentley and Darlaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Star Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,700
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS2 0LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Star Close are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Star Close, Walsall, WS2 0LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS2 0LU

Average Price
£137,795
Semi-Detached
£82,522
Terraced
£140,558
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Star Close

Average Price
£141,363
Semi-Detached
£84,494
Terraced
£143,198
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Star CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
33 Star Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0002024-06-12 £139,183
21 Star Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£151,0002024-01-16 £157,999
25 Star Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£178,0002023-07-12 £187,173
20 Star Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£118,0002021-12-15 £140,043
52 Star Close, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£123,0002020-12-09 £152,814
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS2 0LU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee62
Retired38
Part-Time Employee23
Looking after home or family22
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Self-Employed17
Unemployed11
Student (economically inactive)11
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities19
Manufacturing18
Transport and storage10
Administrative and support service activities9
Construction8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Education5
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Financial and insurance activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lane Head Nursery School
High Road , WV12 4JQ
4out of 4 1,380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
4out of 4 1,552 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandbank Nursery School
Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR
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 3,207 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School
Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH
4out of 4 3,653 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU
3out of 4 315 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ
2out of 4 871 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King Charles Primary School
Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN
3out of 4 926 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG
3out of 4 1,108 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Short Heath Junior School
Pennine Way , WV12 4DS
3out of 4 1,209 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD
2out of 4 558 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA
3out of 4 1,810 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ
2out of 4 2,470 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE
2out of 4 3,146 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL
3out of 4 3,254 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES
- not rated 2,914 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR
2out of 4 1,719 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Old Hall School
Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU
3out of 4 579 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH
1out of 4 650 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH
- not rated 662 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
New Leaf Centre
Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG
1out of 4 996 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mary Elliot School
Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR
3out of 4 1,719 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
HomeserveLotus Park, Cable Drive980 yd
Champy'sC/o Bradford Arms, Pleck Road980 yd
Renzo's Desserts Ltd304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue995 yd
Starbucks Coffee Co (UK) Ltd1 Reedswood Way, Bloxwich1,017 yd
Britannia Cafe18 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich1,047 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Magic LanternBloxwich Lane, Walsall630 yd
The HomesteadHomestead, Stroud Avenue, Willenhall817 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dodo PizzaUnit 5 - 6 Day Street, Walsall677 yd
Bentley Fish Bar27 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Bentley820 yd
Beechdale Fish Bar16 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Jane Lane School
CHURCHILL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite582 yd
Willenhall E-Act Academy
FURZEBANK WAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts699 yd
Bentley Barn
Wilkes Avenue
health and fitness suite896 yd
J10 Fitness Club (Walsall)
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST
health and fitness suite, swimming pool979 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed128.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.