Stroud Avenue is in Short Heath, Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 4EQ is located in the Short Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stroud Avenue, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 4EL, WV12 4EE, WV12 4JY, WV12 4EF, WV12 4ED, WV12 4JQ, WV12 4EH, WV12 4JR, WV12 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 4EQ 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 | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 38.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 37% | 40.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 35.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around WV12 4EQ this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 29.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 80.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 87.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stroud Avenue was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stroud Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 382nd highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-24 | £194,196 |
| 103 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-22 | £185,314 |
| 85 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-06-30 | £184,663 |
| 101 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-03-21 | £166,472 |
| 97 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2017-06-23 | £84,333 |
WV12 4EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 824 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Arts and Community School Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 987 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 206 yd | |
| Dizzy Kidz | Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate | 479 yd | |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue | 480 yd | |
| Brunch @ blondies | 33 The Precinct, Lucknow Road | 760 yd | |
| Pit Stop Diner | 28A Charles Street, Willenhall | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whimsey | 13 High Road, Willenhall | 206 yd | |
| Jubilee House (Pub) | Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane | 489 yd | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 594 yd | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 594 yd | |
| Jolly Collier | 112 Lucknow Road, Willenhall | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 47 High Road, Willenhall | 206 yd | |
| Aladdin's Pizza | 63-65 High Road, Willenhall | 239 yd | |
| Lane Head Balti | Unit 3, 63 High Road | 299 yd | |
| Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub) | 1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall | 392 yd | |
| Double Luck | (DL 2019 Ltd), 28 Charles Street | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 206 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willenhall E-Act Academy FURZEBANK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Bentley West Playing Field FAVERSHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.