Honesty Close is in Clayhanger, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 7RE is located in the Brownhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Honesty Close, Clayhanger, Walsall, WS8 7RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 7RA, WS8 7RG, WS8 7RL, WS8 7DU, WS8 7DT, WS8 7RB, WS8 7DR, WS8 7SJ, WS8 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS8 7RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.4% | 52.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 7RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 32.8% | 31.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 53.5% | 51.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 14.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 18.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 26.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honesty Close was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honesty Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 228th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Honesty Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-05-04 | £336,124 |
| 14 Honesty Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2008-05-16 | £280,728 |
| 12 Honesty Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-08-13 | £333,951 |
| 14 Honesty Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2004-01-09 | £304,486 |
| 16 Honesty Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2003-12-18 | £139,085 |
WS8 7RE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayhanger WS8 7EG | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Junior School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Infant School Church Road , Brownhills WS8 6AB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills School Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak School (A Science College) Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayhanger Fish & Chips | 46 Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger | 227 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 42 Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | West Midlands Co-Operative, Clayhanger Lane | 162 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silver Street | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayhanger Park Church Street | grass pitches | 390 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 | 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.