Hereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS9 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.8%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.4%	49.2%	0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.8%	41.1%	14.3%	37.9%	3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	36.2%	-8.2%	44.2%	-8.0%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	14.1%	14.1%	0.0%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	12.1%	6.5%	-5.6%	6.1%	0.4%

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	38.4%	39.7%	1.3%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	38.8%	38.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	14.4%	16.3%	1.9%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	6.4%	5.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	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	34.8%	18.7%	-16.1%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12.3%	-1.8%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	17.6%	5.0%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	3%	8.6%	5.6%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	15.5%	3.9%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	25.7%	10.0%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	8.1%	1.6%	-6.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Indian	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
White	93.6%	94.1%	0.5%	81.4%	12.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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%	95.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.8%	3.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	96.6%	0.6%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.7%	13.5%	6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.9%	37.2%	-3.3%
Christian	55.5%	46.2%	9.3%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Hereford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Close was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% higher than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hereford Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 292nd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

🔎 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 8HX, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 Hereford Close are based on 28 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 Hereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS9 8HX

Average Price
£287,799

Semi-Detached
£312,425

Terraced
£295,467

Detached
£267,387

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hereford Close

Average Price
£307,908

Semi-Detached
£356,947

Terraced
£309,713

Detached
£281,042

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hereford CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Hereford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-12-20	£254,373
31 Hereford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£251,000	2023-11-03	£255,888
11 Hereford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-06-16	£276,136
4 Hereford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2021-03-26	£289,626
3 Hereford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-04-01	£282,108

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS9 8HX

Employment

WS9 8HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	14
Education	10
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	3,855 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	4,993 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leighswood School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ	3out of 4	475 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School Castlefort Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9JP	3out of 4	1,447 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Brook Lane , Walsall Wood WS9 9NA	4out of 4	1,523 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Weston Crescent , Aldridge WS9 0HA	3out of 4	2,048 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	2,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN	3out of 4	2,129 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	2out of 4	2,288 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA	2out of 4	2,426 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG	- not rated	4,866 yd	Academy converter	No	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	5,419 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	1,538 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG	- not rated	2,955 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	2out of 4	3,107 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG	- not rated	4,805 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN	- not rated	5,080 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shimla	196C Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge	443 yd
Snug Aldridge	198 Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge	443 yd
The Thomas Project	196H Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge	443 yd
Wilsons Tea Room	5 Lazy Hill Road, Aldridge	564 yd
Lunchbox Cafe	Unit 19, Brickyard Road	682 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Lazy Hill Tavern	196 Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge		443 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deli Hut	Unit 1, Beecham Business Park	145 yd
Lazy Hill Fish Bar	196B Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge	443 yd
Ruby Express	204 Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge	443 yd
New Top Chef	84 Leighswood Road, Aldridge	932 yd
Northgate Service Station	(Euro Garages Ltd), Northgate Service Station Ltd	1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Co-Operative Group Ltd, Walsall Wood Road		523 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Urban Fitness (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Northgate Way		271 yd
Leighswood School BROADMEADOW	grass pitches	525 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS9 8HX