Mill Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS9 0LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.3%	50.5%	-4.8%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	44.7%	49.5%	4.8%	49.0%	0.5%

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 WS9 0LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	14.5%	17.8%	3.3%	37.9%	-20.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	56.7%	1.9%	44.2%	12.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.6%	9.6%	3.0%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	21.8%	14.8%	-7.0%	6.1%	8.7%

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	40.8%	45.2%	4.4%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	32.6%	31.1%	-1.5%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	11.5%	16.7%	5.2%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	8.8%	4.9%	-3.9%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	6.3%	2%	-4.3%	1.2%	0.8%

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	22.4%	18.9%	-3.5%	18.2%	0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	7%	-2.2%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	12.6%	-6.5%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.4%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.2%	6.3%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	37.4%	4.1%	33.8%	3.6%
Other	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	3.3%	5.6%	2.3%	3.1%	2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.9%	0.4%
White	94.9%	90.8%	-4.1%	81.4%	9.4%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	96.4%	93.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.2%	2.1%	5.6%	-1.4%
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	94.9%	95.1%	0.2%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22%	37.2%	-15.2%
Christian	68.1%	46.2%	21.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	4.6%	0.9%	3.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Mill Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Bourne Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mill Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale and the 127th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WS9 0LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Mill Lane are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lichfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mill Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS9 0LZ

Average Price
£1,053,356

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£615,577

Detached
£1,217,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mill Lane

Average Price
£1,124,575

Semi-Detached
£868,437

Terraced
£634,627

Detached
£1,291,737

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,210,558

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mill LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Mill House Mill Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,850,000	2022-05-19	£2,066,614
Mill Stone Barn Mill Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£715,000	2021-06-18	£868,331
4 Pit Wheel Barn Mill Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£605,000	2021-04-01	£737,975
The Mill House Mill Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,560,000	2019-07-22	£2,153,898
7 Mill Lane, Walsall, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£960,000	2016-12-08	£1,383,184

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS9 0LZ

Employment

WS9 0LZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS9 0LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	136
Full-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Aston Primary Academy Forge Lane , Little Aston B74 3BE	- not rated	1,280 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH	3out of 4	2,289 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Four Oaks Primary School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA	4out of 4	2,444 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Weston Crescent , Aldridge WS9 0HA	3out of 4	2,671 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leighswood School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ	3out of 4	2,892 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN	3out of 4	2,479 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG	3out of 4	3,488 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ	4out of 4	3,829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX	2out of 4	4,453 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA	2out of 4	4,614 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	- not rated	3,860 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	4,059 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ	3out of 4	5,112 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Irish Harp	582 Chester Road, Aldridge		848 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mill Green Sports Ground MILL GREEN SPORTS GROUND MILL GREEN SPORTS GROUND FORGE LANE	grass pitches	594 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	12.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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