Wolfsbane Drive, Tamebridge, Walsall, WS5 4RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS5 4RR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	56.3%	3.9%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	47.6%	43.8%	-3.8%	49.0%	-5.2%

Partnership Status

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 WS5 4RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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	41.3%	47.4%	6.1%	37.9%	9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.5%	34.2%	-8.3%	44.2%	-10.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	5%	5.3%	0.3%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	6.7%	7.9%	1.2%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.2%

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	50.7%	53.2%	2.5%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	34.4%	31.1%	-3.3%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	13.7%	10.5%	-3.2%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	0.4%	4.2%	3.8%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.8%	10%	-6.8%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	11.3%	-2.7%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	15.3%	2.5%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	23.3%	9.9%	16.9%	6.4%
Degree or Similar	34.1%	33.3%	-0.8%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	5.6%	2.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	1.1%	2.1%
Chinese	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	12.8%	19.7%	6.9%	3.1%	16.6%
Pakistani	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.6%	0.5%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	5.3%	1.6%	-3.7%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	8%	5.8%	1.0%	7.0%
Other Black	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	0.5%	2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
White	57.7%	57.4%	-0.3%	81.4%	-24.0%
Other	2.6%	3.2%	0.6%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80% 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	81.1%	80%	-1.1%	83.2%	-3.2%
European Union	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	6.6%	3.2%	-3.4%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	9.3%	10.5%	1.2%	5.6%	4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	1.3%	1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.1%	80.4%	-0.7%	83.2%	-2.8%
10+ Years	1.3%	14.8%	13.5%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	5.7%	2.6%	-3.1%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	10.1%	1.6%	-8.5%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.9%	76.7%	2.2%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Southern Asia	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Hindu	6.3%	1.7%	4.6%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Sikh	14.1%	0.9%	13.2%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Wolfsbane Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolfsbane Drive was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wolfsbane Drive has the 57th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 394th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS5 4RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Wolfsbane Drive are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wolfsbane Drive, Tamebridge, Walsall, WS5 4RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS5 4RR

Average Price
£188,399

Semi-Detached
£239,870

Terraced
£180,884

Detached
£263,160

Flats/Maisonettes
£85,849

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wolfsbane Drive

Average Price
£184,555

Semi-Detached
£217,097

Terraced
£187,973

Detached
£231,110

Flats/Maisonettes
£101,049

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wolfsbane DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Wolfsbane Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-11-28	£155,664
30 Wolfsbane Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£65,000	2023-06-19	£65,976
22 Wolfsbane Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-09-27	£137,729
59 Wolfsbane Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-08-17	£178,475
24 Wolfsbane Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£102,250	2021-02-19	£129,492

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS5 4RR

Employment

WS5 4RR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	26
Retired	14
Self-Employed	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Education	14
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN	4out of 4	1,736 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	4,700 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX	3out of 4	4,973 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	5,203 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Delves Infant School Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU	4out of 4	1,111 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Delves Junior School Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU	2out of 4	1,111 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX	1out of 4	1,341 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX	- not rated	1,341 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG	3out of 4	1,373 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG	2out of 4	1,550 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD	3out of 4	1,880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR	2out of 4	2,370 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX	2out of 4	2,642 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU	4out of 4	2,700 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,367 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW	- not rated	4,969 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB	- not rated	1,068 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	1,487 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN	3out of 4	2,043 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ	- not rated	3,042 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD	- not rated	3,059 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Leisure United Friar Park	Friar Park Road		941 yd
Deighton Court	1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall		1,086 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Archers	The Archers, Thorncroft Way		975 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Veggie Fryer	Unit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House	701 yd
Oscar China	26 Redwood Road	956 yd
Bobby's Fish Bar	58 Redwood Road	956 yd
Maple Grill House	22 Maple Drive	1,053 yd
Godfather Pizza	316 Beaconview Road	1,069 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Drink Stop & Convenience Store	(AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road		701 yd
JB Convenience	Daves Discount, 62 Redwood Road		956 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near WS5 4RR postcode.

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	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%

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	78.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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