Estridge Lane is in Walsall and in South Staffordshire district. WS6 6EL is located in the Great Wyrley Landywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Estridge Lane, Walsall, WS6 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS6 6ES, WS6 6EN, WS6 6EH, WS6 6DT, WS6 6DH, WS6 6EQ, WS6 6DG, WS6 6DP, WS6 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS6 6EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.7% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 36.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 33% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 19% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 23.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 15.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 20.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Estridge Lane was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the Cheslyn Hay Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Estridge Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village and the 161st lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Estridge Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,400 | 2025-02-28 | £70,382 |
| 19 Estridge Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-12-20 | £134,425 |
| 3 Estridge Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2021-10-18 | £186,292 |
| 1 Estridge Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2017-09-28 | £196,518 |
| 23 Estridge Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-12-12 | £106,846 |
WS6 6EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne Community Primary School Glenthorne Drive , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landywood Primary School Holly Lane , Landywood WS6 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Primary School Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miraj | 39 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane | 170 yd | |
| Quinton Balti | 27A Quinton Court, Wardles Lane | 228 yd | |
| Baked @ No 3 | Unit 15, 80 Wardles Lane | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley Sports And Social Club | 343 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley | 146 yd | |
| Andy's Ale House | 37 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane | 296 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | 472 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley | 468 yd | |
| Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd | Wharwell Lane, Landywood | 544 yd | |
| Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C | Hazel Lane, Great Wyrley | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Cafe | 134 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley | 214 yd | |
| Cucina Unica | 140B Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley | 228 yd | |
| Rio's Pizza | 116 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley | 287 yd | |
| Wardles Lane Fish Bar | 9 Quinton Court Shopping Centre, Wardles Lane | 296 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | Quinton Court Shopping Centre, Wardles Lane | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Quinton Court, Wardles Lane | 228 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Lane Football Pitches (Closed) Jones Lane | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Pride Park HAZEL LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Great Wyrley Football Club (Closed) Hazel Lane | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Great Wyrley Table Tennis Club Norton Lane | 963 yd | |
| Great Wyrley Academy GREAT WYRLEY PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL GREAT WYRLEY PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL HALL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 980 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.