Colliery Drive is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 2PL is located in the Bloxwich West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colliery Drive, Walsall, WS3 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 2PR, WS3 3UT, WS3 2PN, WS3 2TR, WS3 3UE, WS3 2TN, WS3 3UR, WS3 3UW, WS3 3UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS3 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 42.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 38.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 39.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2PL this area, 28.2% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 28.2% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 87.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.6% | 94.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 93.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colliery Drive was 124.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% higher than the Bloxwich West average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Colliery Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bloxwich West and the 195th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Colliery Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-12 | £246,158 |
| 14 Colliery Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-10 | £182,924 |
| 6 Colliery Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-14 | £194,758 |
| 23 Colliery Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-02-07 | £196,892 |
| 19 Colliery Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-05-03 | £278,284 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Crescent , Mossley Estate WS3 2RP | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Crescent , Mossley Estate WS3 2RP | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Primary School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Junior School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Infant School Mossley Lane , Bloxwich WS3 2SF | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,208 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,447 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 | 2,246 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 | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruiz Centre Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary EBD School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 2,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirchi | 79 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Man And His Dog | 71 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire's Fish & Chips | 77 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich | 536 yd | |
| Manley House | 75 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich | 540 yd | |
| Mossleys | 24 Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 73 Turnberry Road, Bloxwich | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park Stadium (Closed) Glastonbury Crescent | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Woodfarm Golf Range WOOD FARM WOOD FARM BROAD LANE | golf | 797 yd |
| King George V LYDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.