Malvern Close is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 4NS 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 Malvern Close, Willenhall, WV12 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 4LB, WV12 4LQ, WV12 4NR, WV12 4LA, WV12 4LT, WV12 4LN, WV12 4NA, WV12 4LZ, WV12 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 4NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.3% | 34.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.5% | 46.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 19.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.6% | 85.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 95.7% | 89% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 89% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Close was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 390th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Malvern Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-09-06 | £250,275 |
| 20 Malvern Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2017-02-23 | £195,455 |
| 18 Malvern Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-09-09 | £166,696 |
| 36 Malvern Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2007-08-03 | £217,215 |
| 2 Malvern Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2007-06-21 | £238,228 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibbersley Park Academy Noose Lane , WV13 3BB | 1out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Primary School Bridgnorth Grove , WV12 4RX | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcroft Primary School Barcroft , WV13 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Colman Avenue , Wednesfield WV11 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 5,232 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 1out of 4 | 2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch @ blondies | 33 The Precinct, Lucknow Road | 440 yd | |
| Pit Stop Diner | 28A Charles Street, Willenhall | 717 yd | |
| Willenhall Balti | 10 Wednesfield Road, Willenhall | 832 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 964 yd | |
| Reflex Park Diner | Reflex Industrial Park, Park Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn | Ashmore Lake Road, Willenhall | 70 yd | |
| Pool Hayes PH | Pool Hayes Lane, Willenhall | 470 yd | |
| The Forge Tavern | 118 St Annes Road, Willenhall | 478 yd | |
| Jubilee House (Pub) | Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane | 604 yd | |
| Jolly Collier | 112 Lucknow Road, Willenhall | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiang Delight | 73 St Annes Road, Willenhall | 525 yd | |
| Biggy's Grill | 60 St Annes Road, Willenhall | 603 yd | |
| Best Choice | 113 Bloxwich Road South, Willenhall | 665 yd | |
| Double Luck | (DL 2019 Ltd), 28 Charles Street | 711 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 73 St Annes Road, Willenhall | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singh's Premier | 23 Harry Perks Street, Willenhall | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 653 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.