Santolina Drive is in Walsall and in Sandwell district. WS5 4RW 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 Santolina Drive, Walsall, WS5 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 4RH, WS5 4RP, WS5 4RN, WS5 4RJ, WS5 4RX, WS5 4RL, WS5 4RZ, WS5 4RA, WS5 4RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS5 4RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 WS5 4RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 26% | 32.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 57.2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 41.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 21.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 34.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.9% 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 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 45% | 50.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 47.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 20.6% | 14.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -66.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 64.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 64.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 26.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 64.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 31.9% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 0.9% | -26.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 17.6% | 46.2% | -28.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 40% | 0.9% | 39.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Santolina Drive was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Santolina Drive has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 377th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Santolina Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-17 | £352,061 |
| 31 Santolina Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-21 | £378,116 |
| 19 Santolina Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-09-16 | £317,386 |
| 17 Santolina Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-17 | £409,569 |
| 1 Santolina Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2018-04-13 | £405,550 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Junior School Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 1out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Primary School Dorsett Road , Friar Park WS10 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,582 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 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,746 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 | 4,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,220 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 | 1,203 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deighton Court | 1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archers | The Archers, Thorncroft Way | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie Fryer | Unit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House | 649 yd | |
| Oscar China | 26 Redwood Road | 699 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish Bar | 58 Redwood Road | 699 yd | |
| Maple Grill House | 22 Maple Drive | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Drink Stop & Convenience Store | (AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road | 649 yd | |
| JB Convenience | Daves Discount, 62 Redwood Road | 699 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.