Elter Close, Willenhall, WV12 4JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 4JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.2%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.8%	49.8%	1.0%	49.0%	0.8%

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 area around WV12 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.7%	49.5%	13.8%	37.9%	11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	36.9%	-13.3%	44.2%	-7.3%
Separated	2.2%	2.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	4.8%	7.4%	2.6%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	7%	4.1%	-2.9%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.3%	54.9%	11.6%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	34.9%	31.8%	-3.1%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	14.2%	9.4%	-4.8%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	5.9%	2.7%	-3.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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	40.5%	19.6%	-20.9%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	12.2%	-1.5%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.9%	1.8%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	21.7%	7.2%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	24%	13.4%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	4.4%	3%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Indian	4.8%	12.3%	7.5%	3.1%	9.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2%	2.0%	0.9%	1.1%
White	93.4%	77.3%	-16.1%	81.4%	-4.1%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	96.9%	88.7%	-8.2%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	0%	3.1%	3.1%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	7.6%	5.2%	5.6%	2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	88.8%	-7.7%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	1.1%	-1.7%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.2%	37.2%	3.0%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	14.1%	0.9%	13.2%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Elter Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elter Close was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elter Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WV12 4JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Elter Close are based on 48 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 Elter Close, Willenhall, WV12 4JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV12 4JL

Average Price
£223,648

Semi-Detached
£224,161

Terraced
£212,563

Detached
£307,949

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elter Close

Average Price
£242,096

Semi-Detached
£254,044

Terraced
£221,240

Detached
£332,240

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£326,687

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elter CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Elter Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-07-25	£238,871
31 Elter Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£231,000	2025-03-21	£242,167
11 Elter Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£177,500	2024-12-13	£189,151
3 Elter Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-03-18	£181,796
23 Elter Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£330,250	2023-06-26	£353,793

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV12 4JL

Employment

WV12 4JL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	212
Part-Time Employee	59
Retired	49
Self-Employed	39
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Education	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ	4out of 4	1,000 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH	4out of 4	2,271 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	3,227 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	3,844 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	4,156 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clothier Street Primary School Harry Perks Street , WV13 1BN	- not rated	829 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS	3out of 4	855 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG	3out of 4	968 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pool Hayes Primary School Bridgnorth Grove , WV12 4RX	2out of 4	970 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barcroft Academy Barcroft , WV13 1NA	3out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pool Hayes Arts and Community School Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ	- not rated	698 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD	- not rated	1,560 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD	- not rated	1,560 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE	3out of 4	1,872 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER	- not rated	4,318 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT	- not rated	4,378 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,897 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	3out of 4	2,806 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	1out of 4	1,040 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	- not rated	1,040 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ	3out of 4	1,667 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU	- not rated	1,752 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
WV2 Education 74 New Road , WV13 2DA	- not rated	1,842 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brunch @ blondies	33 The Precinct, Lucknow Road	342 yd
Pit Stop Diner	28A Charles Street, Willenhall	570 yd
Oriental Kitchen	45 High Road, Willenhall	742 yd
Dizzy Kidz	Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate	1,013 yd
Willenhall Balti	10 Wednesfield Road, Willenhall	1,034 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cross Keys Inn	Ashmore Lake Road, Willenhall	173 yd
Jubilee House (Pub)	Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane	373 yd
Pool Hayes PH	Pool Hayes Lane, Willenhall	411 yd
The Forge Tavern	118 St Annes Road, Willenhall	594 yd
Jolly Collier	112 Lucknow Road, Willenhall	658 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Double Luck	(DL 2019 Ltd), 28 Charles Street	586 yd
Shiang Delight	73 St Annes Road, Willenhall	612 yd
Biggy's Grill	60 St Annes Road, Willenhall	670 yd
Chip Stop	47 High Road, Willenhall	742 yd
New Jade Garden	73 St Annes Road, Willenhall	758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	23 High Road, Willenhall		742 yd
Singh's Premier	23 Harry Perks Street, Willenhall		762 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pool Hayes Academy CASTLE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	692 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.36 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.36 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.74 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WV12 4JL