Bealeys Lane, Walsall, WS3 2JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS3 2JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	47.1%	-2.2%	51.0%	-3.9%
Male	50.7%	52.9%	2.2%	49.0%	3.9%

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 WS3 2JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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	21.8%	25.6%	3.8%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	58.3%	-1.4%	44.2%	14.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.8%	6.4%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	11.5%	9%	-2.5%	6.1%	2.9%

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	47.1%	36.9%	-10.2%	48.4%	-11.5%
Good health	27.6%	39.5%	11.9%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	17.3%	14.1%	-3.2%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	7.4%	8.5%	1.1%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.9%	22.2%	-8.7%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	12.8%	2.1%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14.3%	-0.9%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	4.5%	-1.3%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15%	2.2%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	28.2%	6.4%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	2.9%	3%	0.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.9%	0.4%
White	96.3%	94.5%	-1.8%	81.4%	13.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.2%	96.7%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.6%	2.6%	5.6%	-3.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	63.8%	46.2%	17.6%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Bealeys Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bealeys Lane was 102.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Bloxwich West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bealeys Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bloxwich West and the 250th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS3 2JU, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Bealeys Lane are based on 25 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 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, WS3 2JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS3 2JU

Average Price
£381,963

Semi-Detached
£318,231

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£403,206

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bealeys Lane

Average Price
£384,542

Semi-Detached
£381,284

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,644

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£266,583

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bealeys LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£409,000	2026-03-13	£409,000
41 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-09-12	£342,614
55 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£402,000	2024-08-09	£434,529
49 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£346,000	2022-03-04	£396,581
55 Bealeys Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2020-11-12	£438,134

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS3 2JU

Employment

WS3 2JU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS3 2JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Real estate activities	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	905 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	3out of 4	943 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	1,891 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ	4out of 4	3,251 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH	4out of 4	3,748 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mossley Primary School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mossley Junior School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mossley Infant School Mossley Lane , Bloxwich WS3 2SF	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jubilee Academy Mossley Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ	- not rated	686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints National Academy High Street , Bloxwich WS3 3LP	3out of 4	758 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	- not rated	943 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	2out of 4	943 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA	- not rated	1,444 yd	University technical college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA	- not rated	1,444 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	- not rated	1,726 yd	Foundation 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	4,685 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	1,726 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	1,480 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN	- not rated	1,654 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR	- not rated	1,726 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR	1out of 4	1,950 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Primary EBD School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED	- not rated	1,965 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sir Robert Peel	104 Bell Lane, Bloxwich	358 yd
Mirchi	79 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich	770 yd
Tasty Bites Cafe	12a Samuel Street, Bloxwich	856 yd
The Gulshan	(The Gulshan Express Ltd), 30 Market Place	906 yd
Jeera	15 Market Centre, High Street	918 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bloxwich Stafford Road Sports Club	Bloxwich Stafford Road Sports Club, Stafford Road, Bloxwich	549 yd
Bell Inn	1 Bell Lane, Bloxwich	626 yd
The Spotted Cow	9 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich	683 yd
Turf Tavern	13 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich	689 yd
The Romping Cat	96-97 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich	735 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mossleys	24 Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich	764 yd
Manley House	75 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich	770 yd
Shire's Fish & Chips	77 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich	771 yd
Funky Grill	3 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich	775 yd
George's Fish Bar	39 Central Drive, Bloxwich	797 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CO-OP	73 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich	770 yd
Poundland	185 High Street, Bloxwich	879 yd
Iceland	Unit 3, Market Place	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V LYDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	379 yd
Bloxwich Golf Club STAFFORD ROAD	golf	860 yd
Walsall Academy LICHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	943 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	41.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS3 2JU