Croxdene Avenue is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 2NS 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 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, WS3 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 2NT, WS3 2NR, WS3 2NY, WS3 2QL, WS3 2NP, WS3 2NJ, WS3 2NU, WS3 2QJ, WS3 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS3 2NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 38.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 38.5% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 37.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 WS3 2NS this area, 28.1% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.7% | 28.1% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 21.5% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 91.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 99% | 94.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 94.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croxdene Avenue was 163.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% higher than the Bloxwich West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croxdene Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bloxwich West and the 108th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2023-03-08 | £126,826 |
| 27 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-01-19 | £126,960 |
| 27 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-11-06 | £120,000 |
| 31 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £77,950 | 2015-07-31 | £136,815 |
| 23 Croxdene Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2006-03-03 | £253,649 |
WS3 2NS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Busill Jones Primary School Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF | 2out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busill Jones Primary School Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Primary School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Junior School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,253 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruiz Centre Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary EBD School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Peel | 104 Bell Lane, Bloxwich | 445 yd | |
| Jeera | 15 Market Centre, High Street | 578 yd | |
| The Gulshan | (The Gulshan Express Ltd), 30 Market Place | 652 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Cafe | 12a Samuel Street, Bloxwich | 665 yd | |
| Coffee N Grill | 4 Market Place, Bloxwich | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romping Cat | 96-97 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich | 360 yd | |
| The Spring Cottage | 60 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich | 458 yd | |
| Turf Tavern | 13 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 564 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 9 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 564 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 145 High Street, Bloxwich | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | 39 Central Drive, Bloxwich | 166 yd | |
| Cooks Choice | 1 Sneyd Hall Road, Bloxwich | 172 yd | |
| Mossleys | 24 Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich | 547 yd | |
| Funky Grill | 3 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 635 yd | |
| New Pearl Pizza Point | 8 Queens Parade, High Street | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 3, Market Place | 666 yd | |
| Poundland | 185 High Street, Bloxwich | 700 yd | |
| Asda Bloxwich Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodall Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V LYDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Bloxwich Academy LEAMORE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.