Camomile Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 4RU is located in the Great Barr with Yew Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Camomile Close, Walsall, WS5 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 4RA, WS5 4RR, WS5 4SD, WS5 4SA, WS5 4RT, WS5 4RN, WS5 4RS, WS5 4SG, WS5 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS5 4RU 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% |
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 4RU, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camomile Close 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.
Camomile Close 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Camomile Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-07 | £148,714 |
| 1 Camomile Close, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-07-14 | £90,806 |
| 2 Camomile Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-30 | £166,560 |
| 12 Camomile Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-14 | £204,921 |
| 6 Camomile Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-06-01 | £195,459 |
WS5 4RU 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Infant School Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Junior School Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 1out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure United Friar Park | Friar Park Road | 977 yd | |
| Deighton Court | 1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archers | The Archers, Thorncroft Way | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie Fryer | Unit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House | 684 yd | |
| Oscar China | 26 Redwood Road | 898 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish Bar | 58 Redwood Road | 898 yd | |
| Maple Grill House | 22 Maple Drive | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Drink Stop & Convenience Store | (AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road | 684 yd | |
| JB Convenience | Daves Discount, 62 Redwood Road | 898 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.