Little Orchard Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS4 1NZ is located in the Rushall-Shelfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Orchard Close, Walsall, WS4 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS4 1QH, WS4 1TB, WS4 1QL, WS4 1PU, WS4 1QJ, WS4 1QN, WS4 1PT, WS4 1PS, WS4 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS4 1NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS4 1NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 28.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 54.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 27.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76% | 69.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 86% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 85.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Orchard Close was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Pelsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Orchard Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pelsall and the 86th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Little Orchard Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-02-11 | £276,055 |
| 4 Little Orchard Close, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2022-04-29 | £1,596 |
| 3 Little Orchard Close, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,800 | 2022-04-29 | £1,916 |
| 5 Little Orchard Close, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,750 | 2022-04-29 | £1,862 |
| 2 Little Orchard Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-29 | £347,821 |
WS4 1NZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Mill Road , Shelfield WS4 1RH | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Primary School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School Maple Road , Pelsall WS3 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | 2out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,111 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 | 4,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Crosses | 1 Green Lane, Shelfield | 262 yd | |
| Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses | 1 Green Lane, Shelfield | 262 yd | |
| Farmers Boy | Barns Lane, Rushall | 666 yd | |
| Aldridge Sailing Club | Barns Lane, Rushall | 875 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | 146 Walsall Road, Walsall Wood | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelfield Fish Bar | 77 Lichfield Road, Shelfield | 76 yd | |
| Subway, Heath Service Station | 141 Lichfield Road, Shelfield | 168 yd | |
| Furama Chinese Takeaway | 52 Spring Lane, High Heath | 571 yd | |
| Spring Lane Fish Bar | 56 Spring Lane, High Heath | 571 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 7 Queens Road, Rushall | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | The Spring Cottage, Lichfield Road | 119 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelfield Playing Field WILLOWSIDE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy BROAD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Fordbrook EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PELSALL LANE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Rushall Primary School PELSALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.