Stencills Drive is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS4 2HP is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stencills Drive, Walsall, WS4 2HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS4 2DF, WS4 2HJ, WS4 2HW, WS4 2DE, WS4 2EB, WS4 2HA, WS4 2HL, WS4 2HN, WS4 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS4 2HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 13% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.2% | 62.9% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 36.9% | 46.2% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23% | 16.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 40.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 15% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 15% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79.6% | 58.2% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.4% | 85.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.4% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 15% | 0.9% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stencills Drive was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Rushall-Shelfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stencills Drive has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rushall-Shelfield and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Stencills Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2026-01-29 | £463,858 |
| 7 Stencills Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-03-28 | £665,846 |
| 21 Stencills Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-03-28 | £707,462 |
| 2 Stencills Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-11-22 | £454,800 |
| 9 Stencills Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-15 | £354,975 |
WS4 2HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 WS4 2HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Junior School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuckery Infant School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,860 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 | 1,740 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 | 4,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Academy at Walsall Aboretum | The Visitor Centre Cafe, The Walsall Arboretum | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dilke Arms | Aldridge Road, Walsall | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | 95 Butts Road, Walsall | 976 yd | |
| The Chippy | 2 Westbourne Street, Walsall | 989 yd | |
| Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts | Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calderfields Golf And Country Club ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Aldridge Road Driving Range ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf | 716 yd |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 959 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.