The Hayes is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 4RU 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 The Hayes, Willenhall, WV12 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 4SD, WV12 4RX, WV12 4RY, WV12 4SE, WV12 4SF, WV12 4RT, WV12 4SB, WV12 4RZ, WV12 4RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 4RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 24.3% | 24.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 55.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 34.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 40.5% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 4RU this area, 29.6% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 29.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 91.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hayes was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hayes has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 204th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 The Hayes, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-14 | £237,799 |
| 73 The Hayes, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-10-06 | £150,250 |
| 73 The Hayes, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-15 | £138,920 |
| 66 The Hayes, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-05-17 | £246,426 |
| 82 The Hayes, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-07 | £230,708 |
WV12 4RU 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 4RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,409 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 | 67 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Colman Avenue , Wednesfield WV11 3RT | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Community 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 | 5,346 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 | 2,569 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 | 1,517 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,569 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 | 2,692 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 629 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 632 yd | |
| Dizzy Kidz | Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate | 772 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 852 yd | |
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Collier | 112 Lucknow Road, Willenhall | 415 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 156 Broad Lane South, Wolverhampton | 468 yd | |
| Pool Hayes PH | Pool Hayes Lane, Willenhall | 568 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 582 yd | |
| Amery Unionist Club | Coppice Lane, Willenhall | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza by Carlos | 30 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 608 yd | |
| Stubby Lane Fast Food | 69 Stubby Lane, Wolverhampton | 787 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 47 High Road, Willenhall | 852 yd | |
| The Golden Wok | 2A Perry Hall Road, Wolverhampton | 860 yd | |
| Aladdin's Pizza | 63-65 High Road, Willenhall | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 65 - 67 Stubby Lane, Wolverhampton | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Castlebridge Service Station | 1,050 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 367 Lichfield Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Perry Hall Primary School COLMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.