Bosty Lane is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS9 0QE is located in the Aldridge Central and South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bosty Lane, Walsall, WS9 0QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS9 0BB, WS9 0BE, WS9 0QF, WS9 0JT, WS9 0BA, WS9 0BZ, WS9 0QA, WS9 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS9 0QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 0QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 29.3% | 28% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 51.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 45.1% | 41.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 43.3% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 87.1% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 97.9% | 91.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bosty Lane was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bosty Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 406th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 846.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 Bosty Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-31 | £388,764 |
| 279 Bosty Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-25 | £474,893 |
| 261 Bosty Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-02-15 | £430,197 |
| 271 Bosty Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £281,500 | 2021-12-17 | £323,524 |
| 243 Bosty Lane, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-05-07 | £294,845 |
WS9 0QE 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way , Aldridge WS9 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Weston Crescent , Aldridge WS9 0HA | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighswood School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 2out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd | Unit 1, Walkfern Building, Middlemore Lane West | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | White House, Bosty Lane | 12 yd | |
| Rushall Olympic Football Club | Dales Lane, Rushall | 756 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 69 Station Road, Aldridge | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Fish Bar | 200 Walsall Road, Aldridge | 195 yd | |
| The Orange Chippy | 20 Myatt Avenue, Aldridge | 555 yd | |
| Julie Jones (Hot Food Kiosk) | Rushall Olympic Football Club, Dales Lane | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) | Tesco Express, 27 Paddock Lane | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Aldridge Airport BOSTY LANE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Aldridge School Tynings Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.