Wardles Lane, Walsall, WS6 6DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS6 6DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.6%	1.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	49.5%	48.4%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 vicinity of WS6 6DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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	25.2%	24.7%	-0.5%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.4%	61.5%	-0.9%	44.2%	17.3%
Separated	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	6.4%	6.1%	-0.3%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	4.4%	5.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	41.4%	42.1%	0.7%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	38.6%	40.7%	2.1%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	13%	12.1%	-0.9%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	6.3%	2.9%	-3.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	19.4%	-5.8%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.6%	13.3%	-10.3%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	15.3%	0.9%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	6.5%	0.9%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	21.4%	9.0%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	22.2%	7.4%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	4%	2%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	3.1%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.1%	91.8%	-4.3%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	100%	96.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.2%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	96.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	57.6%	46.2%	11.4%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Wardles Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wardles Lane was 226.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 477.0% higher than the Cheslyn Hay Village average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Wardles Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village and the 9th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS6 6DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wardles Lane are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wardles Lane, Walsall, WS6 6DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS6 6DY

Average Price
£233,901

Semi-Detached
£251,203

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£364,174

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£34,416

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wardles Lane

Average Price
£255,540

Semi-Detached
£247,324

Terraced
£222,415

Detached
£313,920

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£34,020

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wardles LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Wardles Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-12-16	£241,846
Units 35 And 36 Quinton Court Shopping Centre Wardles Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£27,315	2017-07-28	£34,020
58 Wardles Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2015-06-02	£283,034
46 Wardles Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,150	2011-12-02	£215,255
52 Wardles Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2003-01-21	£358,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS6 6DY

Employment

WS6 6DY 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	88
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	15
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	4out of 4	4,481 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	5,161 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moat Hall Primary School John's Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6BX	2out of 4	605 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenthorne Community Primary School Glenthorne Drive , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7BZ	3out of 4	713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG	3out of 4	1,189 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Landywood Primary School Holly Lane , Landywood WS6 6AQ	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheslyn Hay Primary School Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ	3out of 4	1,758 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ	1out of 4	942 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ	2out of 4	1,783 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	4,375 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	3out of 4	4,481 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP	3out of 4	4,617 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD	- not rated	2,851 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	1out of 4	3,191 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,282 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,282 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	4,432 yd	Community special 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	Distance
Baked @ No 3	Unit 15, 80 Wardles Lane	2 yd
Quinton Balti	27A Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	101 yd
The Miraj	39 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	138 yd
CLOSED-The White Horse	Mount Pleasant, Cheslyn Hay	940 yd
The Village Lodge	37 - 39 Station Street, Cheslyn Hay	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Andy's Ale House	37 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	2 yd
Great Wyrley Sports And Social Club	343 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley	435 yd
Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd	Wharwell Lane, Landywood	595 yd
Wheatsheaf	472 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley	678 yd
Olde Wyrley Hall	Olde Hall Lane, Great Wyrley	840 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wardles Lane Fish Bar	9 Quinton Court Shopping Centre, Wardles Lane	2 yd
Hong Kong Takeaway	Quinton Court Shopping Centre, Wardles Lane	2 yd
Rio's Pizza	116 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	65 yd
Cucina Unica	140B Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	101 yd
Quinton Cafe	134 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	108 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	Quinton Court, Wardles Lane		101 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jones Lane Football Pitches (Closed) Jones Lane	grass pitches	627 yd
Pride Park HAZEL LANE	grass pitches	770 yd
Great Wyrley Football Club (Closed) Hazel Lane	grass pitches	774 yd
Great Wyrley Academy GREAT WYRLEY PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL GREAT WYRLEY PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL HALL LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	899 yd
Great Wyrley Table Tennis Club Norton Lane		992 yd

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	23.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	23.9%

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	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS6 6DY