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Elmore Green Road is in Bloxwich, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 2HW is located in the Bloxwich West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WS3 2HS, WS3 2JA, WS3 2PH, WS3 2HX, WS3 2PQ, WS3 2HZ, WS3 2NZ, WS3 2HN, WS3 2XU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS3 2HW 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.1%48.5%0.4% 51.0% -2.5%
Male51.9%51.5%-0.4% 49.0% 2.5%

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 area around WS3 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39%51.8%12.8% 37.9% 13.9%
Married: Opposite sex27.6%26.1%-1.5% 44.2% -18.1%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4.8%2.4%-2.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced21.9%15.9%-6.0% 9.1% 6.8%
Widowed6.2%3.7%-2.5% 6.1% -2.4%

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 health33.1%46.1%13.0% 48.4% -2.3%
Good health38.1%28.9%-9.2% 33.6% -4.7%
Fair health21.2%18.8%-2.4% 12.7% 6.1%
Bad health6.5%4.9%-1.6% 4.0% 0.9%
Very bad health1.2%1.3%0.1% 1.2% 0.1%

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 21.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications44.3%26.9%-17.4% 18.2% 8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.9%13.3%0.4% 9.6% 3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.9%10.4%-2.5% 13.4% -3.0%
Apprenticeship2.4%9.2%6.8% 5.3% 3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%15.7%4.3% 16.9% -1.2%
Degree or Similar11.4%21.7%10.3% 33.8% -12.1%
Other4.8%2.8%-2.0% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%3.2%3.2% 1.1% 2.1%
Indian0%3.2%3.2% 3.1% 0.1%
Pakistani2.3%0%-2.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Black African0%1%1.0% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%0.6%-0.9% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean5.8%5.2%-0.6% 0.9% 4.3%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White90.4%84.8%-5.6% 81.4% 3.4%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.1%94.2%-3.9% 83.2% 11.0%
European Union0.8%1%0.2% 6.1% -5.1%
Africa0%1.9%1.9% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia1.2%2.9%1.7% 5.6% -2.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.1%94.2%-3.9% 83.2% 11.0%
10+ Years0%2.9%2.9% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0.4%1%0.6% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years0%1%1.0% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years1.5%1%-0.5% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.6% 76.7% -8.1%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
No passport held27.8% 13.5% 14.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.7% 37.2% 5.5%
Christian46.3% 46.2% 0.1%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Jewish1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Sikh1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered2.6% 6.0% -3.4%

Safety

Is Elmore Green Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmore Green Road was 945.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 729.2% higher than the Bloxwich East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Elmore Green Road has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bloxwich East and the 6th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.



🔎 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. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,800
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS3 2HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elmore Green Road are based on 36 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 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS3 2HW

Average Price
£165,688
Semi-Detached
£166,780
Terraced
£147,818
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£226,596

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elmore Green Road

Average Price
£177,523
Semi-Detached
£174,115
Terraced
£153,469
Detached
£282,088
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£258,010

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elmore Green Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
52 Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£165,0002022-07-19 £186,977
18 And, 19 Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£150,0002020-08-27 £178,960
18 And, 19 Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£150,0002019-09-20 £182,763
45 Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002018-10-05 £173,176
63 Elmore Green Road, Walsall, West Midlands
Other, an established residential building
£192,5002015-02-27 £285,022
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS3 2HW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee96
Retired42
Part-Time Employee28
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Looking after home or family16
Other16
Self-Employed16
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Construction14
Human health and social work activities14
Manufacturing13
Transport and storage11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Education8
Other7
Administrative and support service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandbank Nursery School
Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR
4out of 4 76 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Millfields Nursery School
Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU
3out of 4 1,121 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Valley Nursery School
Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT
4out of 4 1,317 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lane Head Nursery School
High Road , WV12 4JQ
4out of 4 2,776 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
4out of 4 3,774 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elmore Green Primary School
Elmore Green Road , Bloxwich WS3 2HW
3out of 4 14 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
All Saints National Academy
High Street , Bloxwich WS3 3LP
3out of 4 394 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bloxwich CofE Primary School
High Street , Bloxwich WS3 3LP
- not rated 394 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LY
3out of 4 695 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Busill Jones Primary School
Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF
- not rated 809 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frank F Harrison Engineering College
Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR
- not rated 1,016 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
T P Riley Community School
Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX
- not rated 1,121 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX
2out of 4 1,121 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Black Country UTC
Vernon Way , WS3 2PA
- not rated 1,718 yd University technical college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sneyd Community School
Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA
- not rated 1,718 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 3,799 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
3out of 4 1,016 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Ruiz Centre
Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF
- not rated 727 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grace Academy
60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN
- not rated 921 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mary Elliot School
Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR
- not rated 1,016 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Phoenix Primary EBD School
Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED
- not rated 1,068 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Academy
Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED
3out of 4 1,068 yd Academy special converter No 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
Jeera15 Market Centre, High Street131 yd
Coffee N Grill4 Market Place, Bloxwich230 yd
Number 2222 Market Place, Bloxwich230 yd
The Gulshan(The Gulshan Express Ltd), 30 Market Place235 yd
Bloxwich Parish Hot Lunches3 Elmore Row, Bloxwich239 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Spring Cottage60 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich16 yd
The Romping Cat96-97 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich172 yd
Prince of Wales145 High Street, Bloxwich250 yd
Turf Tavern13 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich320 yd
The Spotted Cow9 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich325 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chunky Grill Bloxwich194 High Street, Bloxwich292 yd
Scoffs Fish Bar Bloxwich188 High Street, Bloxwich292 yd
Crunchy Grill172 High Street, Bloxwich309 yd
Funky Grill3 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich318 yd
George's Fish Bar39 Central Drive, Bloxwich322 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
IcelandUnit 3, Market Place230 yd
Poundland185 High Street, Bloxwich315 yd
Asda Bloxwich SuperstoreAsda Stores Ltd, Woodall Street575 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bloxwich Leisure Centre (Closed)
High Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool793 yd
Bloxwich Active Living Centre
High Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool844 yd
Leamore Park
SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BLAKENALL LANE
grass pitches993 yd
King George V
LYDFORD ROAD
grass pitches997 yd
Bloxwich United Fc
STOWE STREET
grass pitches1,004 yd
Bloxwich Academy
LEAMORE LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,007 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 90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed89.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed328.18 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed328.18 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.97 Mbit/s

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