Collins Road, Walsall, WS8 7AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS8 7AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents 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	53.9%	54.7%	0.8%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	46.1%	45.3%	-0.8%	49.0%	-3.7%

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 WS8 7AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	19.6%	26.6%	7.0%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	51.7%	-4.7%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	3.1%	6.3%	3.2%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	18.7%	15.5%	-3.2%	6.1%	9.4%

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	32.9%	43.7%	10.8%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	38%	31.9%	-6.1%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	21.3%	18.5%	-2.8%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	6.2%	3.1%	-3.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%

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	35.1%	27.5%	-7.6%	18.2%	9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.7%	-1.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	13%	-0.8%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	7.2%	1.4%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	12.6%	0.6%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	28.5%	10.3%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	4.4%	1.4%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	93.7%	-3.6%	81.4%	12.3%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	97.7%	96.9%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96.9%	0.0%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.5%	76.7%	-2.2%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Collins Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Road was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Collins Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood and the 198th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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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
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS8 7AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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 Collins Road are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Collins Road, Walsall, WS8 7AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS8 7AW

Average Price
£272,477

Semi-Detached
£267,356

Terraced
£264,722

Detached
£297,352

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Collins Road

Average Price
£273,197

Semi-Detached
£270,355

Terraced
£270,386

Detached
£285,446

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Collins Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Collins Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-09-13	£333,826
5 Collins Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£274,700	2024-08-08	£286,751
18 Collins Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£273,750	2024-05-13	£289,580
19 Collins Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,000	2023-09-29	£288,868
9 Collins Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£222,000	2021-09-17	£260,844

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS8 7AW

Employment

WS8 7AW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS8 7AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	1,217 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall Wood School Brownhills Road , Brownhills WS8 7BP	3out of 4	697 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Primary School Catshill Road , Brownhills WS8 6BN	3out of 4	760 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School Castlefort Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9JP	3out of 4	1,310 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Brook Lane , Walsall Wood WS9 9NA	4out of 4	1,311 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayhanger WS8 7EG	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA	2out of 4	312 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG	- not rated	2,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	2out of 4	2,597 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW	3out of 4	3,888 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN	3out of 4	4,747 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	1,170 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG	- not rated	3,823 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL	3out of 4	4,182 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	2out of 4	4,847 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gary's Liquor Store	113 Lindon Road, Brownhills	548 yd
Crash Bang Wallop	114 - 116 Lindon Road, Brownhills	597 yd
Tea Pot Cafe	Units 15-16, Brownhills Business Park	660 yd
Mizan Spice	6 Salters Road, Walsall Wood	906 yd
Kelly's Kitchen	4 Salters Road, Walsall Wood	909 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shire Oak Public House	(EG Pub Company Ltd), Shire Oak	305 yd
Anchor Inn	Chester Road, Brownhills	384 yd
The Royal Exchange	27 Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood	981 yd
Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship	Beacon Way, Walsall Wood	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gary's Fish Bar	113 Lindon Road, Brownhills	548 yd
Maxine Bedworth	Rear Of, 52-54 Lindon Road	562 yd
Jade Garden	The Bungalow, 18 Lichfield Road	618 yd
Dodo Pizza - Walsall Wood	87 Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood	1,042 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-Operative	87 Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood		1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	238 yd
Oak Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Lichfield Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	833 yd
Better Gym Walsall Wood LICHFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	900 yd
Bbg Stadium Oak Park WALSALL WOOD FOOTBALL CLUB WALSALL WOOD FOOTBALL CLUB LICHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	925 yd
Oak Park Active Living Centre Coppice Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	959 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	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%

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	64.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS8 7AW