Western Close, Walsall, WS2 0NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS2 0NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	51.3%	-3.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	45.3%	48.7%	3.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WS2 0NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.7%	28.5%	-2.2%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	53.2%	-4.1%	44.2%	9.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.2%	8.1%	3.9%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	5.5%	7.8%	2.3%	6.1%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.2%	37.7%	3.5%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	43.6%	40.1%	-3.5%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	17.1%	17.3%	0.2%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	4.6%	4.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.2%	26.2%	-2.0%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	16.4%	5.1%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	11.7%	-5.5%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.4%	2.8%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	18.5%	3.6%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	15.4%	-1.4%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	8.1%	5.4%	-2.7%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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)
Indian	11.7%	17.5%	5.8%	3.1%	14.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	1.6%	1.6%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.0%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	76.9%	68.4%	-8.5%	81.4%	-13.0%
Other	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	1.6%	4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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	89.2%	80.7%	-8.5%	83.2%	-2.5%
European Union	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.8%	15.5%	6.7%	5.6%	9.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	80.5%	-8.4%	83.2%	-2.7%
10+ Years	0%	13.1%	13.1%	9.8%	3.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.9%	1.8%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	1.2%	-7.9%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.8%	76.7%	-5.9%
Italy	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	4.1%	1.2%	2.9%
South-East Asia	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	22.9%	0.9%	22.0%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Western Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Close was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Bentley and Darlaston North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Western Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North and the 218th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.0%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS2 0NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Western Close are based on 6 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 Western Close, Walsall, WS2 0NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS2 0NL

Average Price
£248,238

Semi-Detached
£245,010

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£261,152

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Western Close

Average Price
£251,844

Semi-Detached
£250,865

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£253,800

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Western CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Western Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2017-12-21	£263,408
10 Western Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2009-12-21	£221,461
16 Western Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2005-12-20	£266,860
2 Western Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2005-03-24	£264,948
12 Western Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	1998-06-19	£251,731

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS2 0NL

Employment

WS2 0NL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	55
Manufacturing	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	20
Transport and storage	14
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	1,193 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	2,208 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH	4out of 4	3,217 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	3,507 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	3,714 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ	2out of 4	566 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barcroft Primary School Barcroft , WV13 1NA	3out of 4	714 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS	3out of 4	798 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG	3out of 4	825 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU	3out of 4	1,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,071 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ	2out of 4	1,710 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA	3out of 4	2,261 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL	3out of 4	2,553 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE	2out of 4	2,763 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,979 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	2,636 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	1out of 4	740 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ	3out of 4	1,110 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU	3out of 4	1,314 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	1,478 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	1,479 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pit Stop Diner	28A Charles Street, Willenhall	624 yd
Renzo's Desserts Ltd	304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue	709 yd
Jo's Cafe	146C Walsall Road, Willenhall	920 yd
Robin Hood	54 The Crescent, Willenhall	1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Keymaster	The keymaster, Wolverhampton Road West	488 yd
The Homestead	Homestead, Stroud Avenue, Willenhall	701 yd
Jubilee House (Pub)	Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane	843 yd
The Old Oak	150 Walsall Road, Willenhall	920 yd
Three Tuns	8 Walsall Road, Willenhall	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Turkish Pizza & Kebab House	2 Farmbridge Close, Bentley	209 yd
Hungry Bite	-, 2 Farmbridge Close	209 yd
Clarkies Fish Bar	112 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall	460 yd
Double Luck	(DL 2019 Ltd), 28 Charles Street	652 yd
Chip Pan	133 Walsall Road, Willenhall	821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg	3 Fletchers Lane, Willenhall		846 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bentley West Playing Field FAVERSHAM CLOSE	grass pitches	206 yd
Willenhall E-Act Academy FURZEBANK WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,039 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS2 0NL