Westfield Drive, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8ZD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS9 8ZD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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	54.2%	56.1%	1.9%	51.0%	5.1%
Male	45.8%	43.9%	-1.9%	49.0%	-5.1%

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 8ZD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	22.7%	27.1%	4.4%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	52.9%	-5.8%	44.2%	8.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8.9%	5.9%	-3.0%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	7.1%	11.4%	4.3%	6.1%	5.3%

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	45.2%	44.1%	-1.1%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	34%	36.6%	2.6%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	15.1%	12.6%	-2.5%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	4.5%	5.9%	1.4%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	22.3%	17.3%	-5.0%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.3%	-2.5%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	13.6%	-3.1%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3%	6%	3.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	18.6%	4.5%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	28.6%	31.9%	3.3%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	3.1%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	96.4%	96.6%	0.2%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	97.3%	97.8%	0.5%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.9%	2%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	97.5%	1.4%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	58.7%	46.2%	12.5%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Westfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Drive was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% higher than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Westfield Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 275th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

🔎 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 8ZD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Westfield Drive are based on 176 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 Westfield Drive, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8ZD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS9 8ZD

Average Price
£383,206

Semi-Detached
£364,035

Terraced
£358,231

Detached
£411,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westfield Drive

Average Price
£272,397

Semi-Detached
£443,201

Terraced
£413,548

Detached
£422,889

Flats/Maisonettes
£255,047

Other
£370,867

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Westfield Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£326,500	2022-06-22	£358,238
51 Westfield Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£279,950	2018-09-07	£387,258
33 Westfield Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2015-09-11	£403,193
47 Westfield Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£205,500	2015-08-28	£347,744
43 Westfield Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2010-05-10	£370,112

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS9 8ZD

Employment

WS9 8ZD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8ZD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	9
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3

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	5,020 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	5,263 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Weston Crescent , Aldridge WS9 0HA	3out of 4	938 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH	3out of 4	1,028 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way , Aldridge WS9 0HJ	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leighswood School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Community 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	662 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	2out of 4	3,110 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA	2out of 4	3,863 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE	4out of 4	4,100 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,580 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	2out of 4	2,700 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	2,974 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG	- not rated	3,247 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG	- not rated	3,819 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD	- not rated	4,367 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Regards Restaurant	47 Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
Malabar Restaurant	Richmond House, 7-9 Anchor Road	343 yd
Aura Indian Restaurant	39 Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
Chickaros Express	Anchor House, 24a Anchor Road	348 yd
Hangry	49 Anchor Road, Aldridge	439 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Lion	69 Station Road, Aldridge	229 yd
The Avion (Wetherspoon)	19 Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
The Crown	Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
Aldridge Conservative & Union Club	62 Portland Road, Aldridge	439 yd
The Turtles Head	14 Croft Parade, Aldridge	563 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong	17 Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
Aldridge Chippy	27 Anchor Road, Aldridge	343 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 - 3 Anchor Parade, Aldridge	463 yd
Papa John's	5 Anchor Parade, Aldridge	463 yd
New Top Chef	84 Leighswood Road, Aldridge	512 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Anchor Road		343 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)	Tesco Express, 27 Paddock Lane		379 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anchor Meadow WESTFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	163 yd
The Mckechnies Ground MIDDLEMORE LANE	grass pitches	388 yd
Colossus Gym ROOKERY PARADE	health and fitness suite	596 yd
Aldridge School Tynings Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	649 yd
Aldridge Stick And Wicket Club ALDRIDGE STICK AND WICKET CLUB ALDRIDGE STICK AND WICKET CLUB THE GREEN	grass pitches, squash courts	909 yd
Cooper And Jordan Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN	golf, grass pitches, swimming pool	950 yd
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Technology College ERDINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,004 yd
Leighswood School BROADMEADOW	grass pitches	1,022 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	62.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.43 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.43 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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