Forest Way, Walsall, WS6 6HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS6 6HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	49%	-1.5%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	49.5%	51%	1.5%	49.0%	2.0%

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 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	27.2%	30.7%	3.5%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	52.7%	-4.2%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	9.8%	7.6%	-2.2%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	5.4%	7.2%	1.8%	6.1%	1.1%

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	41.1%	40.6%	-0.5%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	39.8%	38%	-1.8%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	11.3%	17.2%	5.9%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	7.2%	3.6%	-3.6%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	27.2%	25.4%	-1.8%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	12.7%	1.8%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	12.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	6.5%	0.7%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	18.8%	3.9%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	23.9%	0.0%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.2%	95.1%	-1.1%	81.4%	13.7%

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	98.7%	96.4%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	97.1%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Forest Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Way was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.3% higher than the Cheslyn Hay Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forest Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village and the 66th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

🔎 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 6HU, 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 Forest Way are based on 10 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 Forest Way, Walsall, WS6 6HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS6 6HU

Average Price
£393,092

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,092

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forest Way

Average Price
£379,604

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,604

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forest WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Forest Way, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£297,000	2021-09-27	£342,941
4 Forest Way, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2018-11-23	£420,529
8 Forest Way, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2009-10-02	£386,984
7 Forest Way, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£222,000	2007-07-27	£356,545
5 Forest Way, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,550	2007-07-25	£338,156

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS6 6HU

Employment

WS6 6HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS6 6HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	29
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
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	4,184 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	4,888 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	5,419 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	870 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Landywood Primary School Holly Lane , Landywood WS6 6AQ	3out of 4	969 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenthorne Community Primary School Glenthorne Drive , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7BZ	3out of 4	1,009 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG	3out of 4	1,391 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheslyn Hay Primary School Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ	3out of 4	2,013 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	1,195 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ	2out of 4	2,034 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	3out of 4	4,184 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP	3out of 4	4,597 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	4,638 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,156 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	1out of 4	3,497 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,570 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,570 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	4,712 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
The Miraj	39 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	211 yd
Quinton Balti	27A Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	216 yd
Baked @ No 3	Unit 15, 80 Wardles Lane	315 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd	Wharwell Lane, Landywood	305 yd
Andy's Ale House	37 Quinton Court, Wardles Lane	315 yd
Great Wyrley Sports And Social Club	343 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley	375 yd
Wheatsheaf	472 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley	383 yd
Wolverhampton Sporting Community F.C	Hazel Lane, Great Wyrley	770 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quinton Cafe	134 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	213 yd
Cucina Unica	140B Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	216 yd
Rio's Pizza	116 Wardles Lane, Great Wyrley	257 yd
Wyrley Park Fish Bar	391 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley	305 yd
Wardles Lane Fish Bar	9 Quinton Court Shopping Centre, Wardles Lane	315 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	Quinton Court, Wardles Lane		216 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jones Lane Football Pitches (Closed) Jones Lane	grass pitches	397 yd
Pride Park HAZEL LANE	grass pitches	798 yd
Great Wyrley Football Club (Closed) Hazel Lane	grass pitches	800 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS6 6HU