Rosemary Close is in Clayhanger, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS8 7RJ is located in the Brownhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosemary Close, Clayhanger, Walsall, WS8 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS8 7RN, WS8 7DS, WS8 7RB, WS8 7RD, WS8 7RL, WS8 7SZ, WS8 7SN, WS8 7RG, WS8 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS8 7RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 25.8% | 33.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 57.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 54.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 26.4% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 32% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 96.7% | 96.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Close was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Brownhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemary Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Brownhills and the 161st lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rosemary Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-12-18 | £407,670 |
| 5 Rosemary Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-05-13 | £264,759 |
| 2 Rosemary Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-10-04 | £401,149 |
| 17 Rosemary Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-09-19 | £220,582 |
| 9 Rosemary Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-08-31 | £269,498 |
WS8 7RJ 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 5,438 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 | 431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryders Hayes School Gilpin Crescent , Pelsall WS3 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Catshill Road , Brownhills WS8 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | 2out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,357 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 2out of 4 | 4,546 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 | 73 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 42 Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger | 97 yd | |
| Ginos dial a pizza | 44 High Street, Brownhills | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | West Midlands Co-Operative, Clayhanger Lane | 260 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silver Street | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayhanger Park Church Street | grass pitches | 140 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.