Magness Crescent is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 4QW 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 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, WV12 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 4QN, WV12 4QP, WV12 4JU, WV12 4QL, WV12 5QU, WV12 4QR, WV12 4JS, WV12 4QH, WV12 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 4QW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 WV12 4QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 22.6% | 23.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 62.5% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 40% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 24.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 79.6% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 96.8% | 89.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 90% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 13.4% | 0.9% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magness Crescent was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% higher than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magness Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 297th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-05-03 | £217,672 |
| 8 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-27 | £190,240 |
| 11 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,200 | 2024-02-16 | £200,359 |
| 26 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-12 | £224,098 |
| 31 Magness Crescent, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-08-05 | £64,742 |
WV12 4QW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV12 4QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Primary School Bridgnorth Grove , WV12 4RX | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 915 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 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 3,474 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 | 4,788 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 | 2,249 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 | 928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 263 yd | |
| Dizzy Kidz | Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate | 327 yd | |
| Brunch @ blondies | 33 The Precinct, Lucknow Road | 488 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 802 yd | |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Collier | 112 Lucknow Road, Willenhall | 215 yd | |
| The Whimsey | 13 High Road, Willenhall | 263 yd | |
| Pool Hayes PH | Pool Hayes Lane, Willenhall | 519 yd | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 600 yd | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 47 High Road, Willenhall | 263 yd | |
| Aladdin's Pizza | 63-65 High Road, Willenhall | 318 yd | |
| Lane Head Balti | Unit 3, 63 High Road | 363 yd | |
| Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub) | 1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall | 461 yd | |
| Pizza by Carlos | 30 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 741 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.