Pool View is in Rushall, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS4 1HD is located in the Rushall-Shelfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pool View, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS4 1QX, WS9 8BT, WS9 8BS, WS4 1HN, WS4 1HW, WS4 1QT, WS4 1HJ, WS4 1QY, WS9 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS4 1HD 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 | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 34.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 50.2% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 36.5% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 40.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 17.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 12.5% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 29% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.6% | 83.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.5% | 91.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool View was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% higher than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pool View has the 26th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 381st highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pool View, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-31 | £270,500 |
| 4 Pool View, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-12-20 | £283,631 |
| 5 Pool View, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-12-09 | £351,861 |
| 15 Pool View, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-11-08 | £357,512 |
| 7 Pool View, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-08-31 | £323,565 |
WS4 1HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in WS4 1HD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelford Infant School School Street , Shelfield WS4 1QG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Close County Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community 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 | 3,870 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 | 5,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamins Kitchen | 5 Queens Road, Rushall | 599 yd | |
| Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli | Westgate, Aldridge | 686 yd | |
| Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd | Unit 1, Walkfern Building, Middlemore Lane West | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Boy | Barns Lane, Rushall | 512 yd | |
| Aldridge Sailing Club | Barns Lane, Rushall | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 7 Queens Road, Rushall | 498 yd | |
| Three Spices | 5 Queens Road, Rushall | 498 yd | |
| Subway, Heath Service Station | 141 Lichfield Road, Shelfield | 984 yd | |
| Shelfield Fish Bar | 77 Lichfield Road, Shelfield | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | The Spring Cottage, Lichfield Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelfield Playing Field WILLOWSIDE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Rushall Playing Field LONGCROFT | grass pitches | 912 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.