Gretton Road, Walsall, WS9 0DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS9 0DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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	50.6%	54.9%	4.3%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	49.4%	45.1%	-4.3%	49.0%	-3.9%

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 area around WS9 0DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.8%	49.8%	11.0%	37.9%	11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.5%	34.4%	-8.1%	44.2%	-9.8%
Separated	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.5%	8.5%	1.0%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	9.2%	4.5%	-4.7%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	47.9%	39%	-8.9%	48.4%	-9.4%
Good health	35.8%	42.3%	6.5%	33.6%	8.7%
Fair health	10.7%	14.1%	3.4%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3.8%	4%	0.2%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	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.

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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.2%	23.2%	-6.0%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	14.6%	-1.7%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	13%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.3%	3.2%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	19.5%	8.2%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	20%	22%	2.0%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	3.8%	2.4%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.7%	87.8%	-6.9%	81.4%	6.4%
Arab	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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%	93%	-3.7%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	1.8%	4%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	93%	-3.2%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	29.9%	13.5%	16.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	38.5%	46.2%	-7.7%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Gretton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gretton Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gretton Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 304th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS9 0DT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Gretton Road are based on 16 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 Gretton Road, Walsall, WS9 0DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS9 0DT

Average Price
£198,870

Semi-Detached
£205,113

Terraced
£191,377

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gretton Road

Average Price
£204,250

Semi-Detached
£212,628

Terraced
£195,873

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gretton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Gretton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-11-25	£199,703
1 Gretton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-02-13	£210,814
20 Gretton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£117,500	2016-07-14	£186,112
7 Gretton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£97,000	2016-03-22	£165,005
12 Gretton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-02-19	£201,702

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS9 0DT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	11
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	16
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	4,646 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redhouse Primary School Gorsey Way , Aldridge WS9 0EQ	- not rated	447 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way , Aldridge WS9 0HJ	3out of 4	1,247 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Weston Crescent , Aldridge WS9 0HA	3out of 4	1,290 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Junior School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH	- not rated	1,563 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Infant School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH	- not rated	1,563 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG	3out of 4	584 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG	- not rated	584 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN	3out of 4	1,498 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	2,256 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	2,256 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,014 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB	- not rated	1,241 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF	- not rated	1,872 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	2,256 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	3out of 4	2,256 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB	- not rated	2,591 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
Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd	Unit 1, Walkfern Building, Middlemore Lane West	628 yd
Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli	Westgate, Aldridge	745 yd
Regards Restaurant	47 Anchor Road, Aldridge	991 yd
Malabar Restaurant	Richmond House, 7-9 Anchor Road	991 yd
Aura Indian Restaurant	39 Anchor Road, Aldridge	991 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Lion	69 Station Road, Aldridge	494 yd
The White House	White House, Bosty Lane	603 yd
Rushall Olympic Football Club	Dales Lane, Rushall	709 yd
The Avion (Wetherspoon)	19 Anchor Road, Aldridge	991 yd
The Crown	Anchor Road, Aldridge	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Orange Chippy	20 Myatt Avenue, Aldridge	151 yd
Lighthouse Fish Bar	200 Walsall Road, Aldridge	456 yd
Julie Jones (Hot Food Kiosk)	Rushall Olympic Football Club, Dales Lane	709 yd
New Top Chef	84 Leighswood Road, Aldridge	972 yd
Hong Kong	17 Anchor Road, Aldridge	991 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)	Tesco Express, 27 Paddock Lane		410 yd
Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Anchor Road		991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aldridge School Tynings Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	581 yd
Anchor Meadow WESTFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	701 yd
The Mckechnies Ground MIDDLEMORE LANE	grass pitches	703 yd
The Aldridge Airport BOSTY LANE	grass pitches	924 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	79.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS9 0DT