Mossley Lane is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 2SD 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 Mossley Lane, Walsall, WS3 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 2NL, WS3 2UT, WS3 2SA, WS3 2LP, WS3 2LX, WS3 2UR, WS3 2NX, WS3 2NG, WS3 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS3 2SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.6% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 40.8% | 45.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 27% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 32.1% | 32.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.9% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 7.7% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2SD this area, 34.4% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 34.4% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 22.5% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 44% | 13.5% | 30.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossley Lane was 162.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Bloxwich West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mossley Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bloxwich West and the 110th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mossley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-09-29 | £79,228 |
| 19 Mossley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-11-10 | £69,051 |
| 33 Mossley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2016-08-19 | £76,995 |
| 33 Mossley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-05-15 | £74,566 |
| 35 Mossley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2006-04-06 | £86,327 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Primary School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Junior School Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Infant School Mossley Lane , Bloxwich WS3 2SF | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Academy Mossley Tintern Crescent , Bloxwich WS3 2SQ | - not rated | 259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Busill Jones Primary School Ashley Road , Bloxwich WS3 2QF | 2out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 995 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 4,503 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 | 1,248 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 | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruiz Centre Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary EBD School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,781 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 | 526 yd | |
| Jeera | 15 Market Centre, High Street | 872 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Cafe | 12a Samuel Street, Bloxwich | 925 yd | |
| The Gulshan | (The Gulshan Express Ltd), 30 Market Place | 929 yd | |
| Coffee N Grill | 4 Market Place, Bloxwich | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romping Cat | 96-97 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich | 641 yd | |
| The Spring Cottage | 60 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich | 765 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 9 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 788 yd | |
| Turf Tavern | 13 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 790 yd | |
| Bell Inn | 1 Bell Lane, Bloxwich | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossleys | 24 Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich | 253 yd | |
| Cooks Choice | 1 Sneyd Hall Road, Bloxwich | 397 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 39 Central Drive, Bloxwich | 488 yd | |
| Funky Grill | 3 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich | 876 yd | |
| New Pearl Pizza Point | 8 Queens Parade, High Street | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 3, Market Place | 950 yd | |
| Poundland | 185 High Street, Bloxwich | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V LYDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Abbey Park Stadium (Closed) Glastonbury Crescent | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Sneyd Community Association (Sports) Vernon Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 996 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.