Church View Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 3DU is located in the Blakenall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church View Close, Walsall, WS3 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 3EZ, WS3 1HH, WS3 3EY, WS3 3EX, WS3 1HY, WS3 1JD, WS3 3EG, WS3 1HJ, WS3 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS3 3DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.7% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 37.8% | 45.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 40.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.5% | 48.8% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 10.7% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 28% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 12.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.4% 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% | 92.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church View Close was 229.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Blakenall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church View Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Blakenall and the 60th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church View Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-15 | £198,495 |
| 2 Church View Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-11-29 | £158,454 |
| 10 Church View Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-11-15 | £118,840 |
| 2 Church View Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £274,950 | 2019-11-08 | £363,057 |
| 6 Church View Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-06-19 | £139,894 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Infant and Nursery School Blakenall Lane , Leamore WS3 1HF | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamore Primary School Bloxwich Road , Leamore WS3 2BB | 2out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Harden Road , Leamore WS3 1EN | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy Goldsmith Road , WS3 1DL | 2out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 3,020 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Butties | 251 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 251 yd | |
| Blakenall United Reformed Church | 209 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 251 yd | |
| Burger King | (BKUK Group Ltd), 670 Bloxwich Road | 360 yd | |
| Palace Play, Pantry & Treats | Blakenall Community Centre, Blakenall Row | 371 yd | |
| Panka Walla | 34 High Street, Bloxwich | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamp Tavern | High Street, Bloxwich | 374 yd | |
| Colebatch's Club | Poplar House, 699 Bloxwich Road | 389 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | 35 Pinfold, Bloxwich | 436 yd | |
| Gunners Club - Bar | Bloxwich Gunner Club Ltd, Old Lane | 447 yd | |
| Kings Head | Ingram Road, Bloxwich | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod Chippy | 1 Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich | 299 yd | |
| Welcome House | 49 Chapel Street, Bloxwich | 330 yd | |
| Crusty Grill | 170 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 364 yd | |
| Pizza Walla Ltd | 34 High Street, Bloxwich | 374 yd | |
| Tip Top | 7 Harden Road, Bloxwich | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Bloxwich Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodall Street | 560 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, Market Place | 965 yd | |
| Poundland | 185 High Street, Bloxwich | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leamore Park SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BLAKENALL LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Bloxwich Active Living Centre High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Bloxwich Leisure Centre (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Blakenall Community Centre BLAKENALL ROW | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Bloxwich United Fc STOWE STREET | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Forest Community Arts Centre (Closed) Hawbush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 993 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.