Chapel Drive is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 7NW is located in the Brownhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Drive, Walsall, WS8 7NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 7NY, WS8 7NP, WS8 7NS, WS8 7NQ, WS8 7NT, WS8 7NN, WS8 7NU, WS8 7PN, WS8 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS8 7NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.5% | 37.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 48% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 45.3% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 25% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.4% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 14.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 89.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 99.1% | 94% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 94.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Drive was 144.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% higher than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 138th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chapel Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-06-17 | £241,946 |
| 9 Chapel Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-02-28 | £184,765 |
| 5 Chapel Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2019-10-28 | £230,854 |
| 5 Chapel Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2013-01-07 | £216,047 |
| 5 Chapel Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-10-20 | £201,041 |
WS8 7NW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Street Primary School Watling Street , Brownhills WS8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Catshill Road , Brownhills WS8 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | 2out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 5,214 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 23 Chester Road North, Brownhills | 842 yd | |
| Chartwells Catering @ South Shore Cafe | Forest Of Mercia Innovation Centre, Chasewater Country Park | 847 yd | |
| Chasewater Innovation Centre | Innovation Centre Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane | 848 yd | |
| HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen | 9 Watling Street, Brownhills | 1,024 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 29 High Street, Brownhills | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 98 Watling Street, Brownhills | 52 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Hussey Arms) | Chester Road North, Brownhills | 684 yd | |
| Smithys Forge | Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 907 yd | |
| Jiggers Whistle | 5-7 High Street, Brownhills | 1,006 yd | |
| Sankey Working Mens Club | 166 Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's Other Plaice | 3 Howdles Lane, Brownhills | 319 yd | |
| The Shed | Visitor And Business, Innovation Centre Chasewater Country Park | 848 yd | |
| Cardomon Spice | 11 High Street, Brownhills | 1,023 yd | |
| Village Chippy | 170A Lichfield Road, Brownhills | 1,033 yd | |
| No. 1 Pizza | 31 High Street, Brownhills | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhills School DEAKIN AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Holland Park SEEDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.