Armside Close, Walsall, WS3 4EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS3 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.4%	1.2%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.8%	48.6%	-1.2%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	37.3%	5.5%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	38.7%	-6.8%	44.2%	-5.5%
Separated	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.8%	13.2%	1.4%	9.1%	4.1%
Widowed	8.2%	8.8%	0.6%	6.1%	2.7%

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	33.2%	38.2%	5.0%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	41.3%	34.6%	-6.7%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	16.2%	17.3%	1.1%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	7.3%	8.7%	1.4%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

In the area around WS3 4EL this area, 35.6% 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 17.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	35.6%	-3.5%	18.2%	17.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	12.2%	-2.3%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	12.7%	0.4%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	5.9%	-1.8%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	14.1%	2.7%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	10.9%	17.1%	6.2%	33.8%	-16.7%
Other	4.1%	2.4%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
White	98.5%	95.3%	-3.2%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	99.2%	98.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	98.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.4%	76.7%	-5.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
No passport held	27.8%	13.5%	14.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Armside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armside Close was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Pelsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Armside Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pelsall and the 330th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS3 4EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 9/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Armside Close are based on 2 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 Armside Close, Walsall, WS3 4EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS3 4EL

Average Price
£214,147

Semi-Detached
£222,177

Terraced
£206,117

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Armside Close

Average Price
£223,676

Semi-Detached
£231,947

Terraced
£215,405

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Armside CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Armside Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£136,950	2017-04-28	£218,171
2 Armside Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£56,500	2000-06-06	£234,921

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS3 4EL

Employment

WS3 4EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	13
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	3out of 4	2,844 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	2,981 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	3,006 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	3,797 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ryders Hayes School Gilpin Crescent , Pelsall WS3 4HX	3out of 4	221 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryders Hayes Community School Gilpin Crescent , Pelsall WS3 4HX	- not rated	221 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pelsall Infant School School Lane , Pelsall WS3 4AF	- not rated	724 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pelsall Junior School Old Town Lane , Pelsall WS3 4NJ	- not rated	799 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pelsall Village School Old Town Lane , Pelsall WS3 4NJ	3out of 4	799 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	3out of 4	1,524 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	- not rated	1,524 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG	- not rated	2,192 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	- not rated	2,844 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	2out of 4	2,844 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,827 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	3,111 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	- not rated	3,111 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB	- not rated	3,432 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	3,442 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	3out of 4	3,442 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elliots Cafe	15 Norton Road, Pelsall	545 yd
Moghul Palace	4 Norton Road, Pelsall	545 yd
Sprinkles Tearoom	Pelsall Vilage Centre, High Street	559 yd
Sultan Cottage	123 Wolverhampton Road, Pelsall	820 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old House at Home	Norton Road, Pelsall	305 yd
Pelsall Social Club And Institute	121 Norton Road, Pelsall	324 yd
Queens	1 Norton Road, Pelsall	545 yd
The Fingerpost	Yorks Bridge, Norton Road	694 yd
The Railway Inn	10 Victoria Road, Pelsall	898 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oriental House	95-95A Wolverhampton Road, Pelsall	515 yd
Little Chippy Pizza	11 Norton Road, Pelsall	545 yd
Hong Kong Delight	30 High Street, Pelsall	559 yd
Lotus Blossom Chinese Take Away	49 High Street, Pelsall	603 yd
Mazza	41 High Street, Pelsall	603 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Store	London House, 50-52 High Street		633 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ryders Hayes School GILPIN CRESCENT	grass pitches	239 yd
Body Language (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	548 yd
Pelsall Village Common Oaklands Way	tennis courts	668 yd
Pelsall Village School OLD TOWN LANE	grass pitches	800 yd
Pelsall Common VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	897 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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

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	44.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS3 4EL