Darvel Road is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 4TR 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 Darvel Road, Willenhall, WV12 4TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 4TW, WV12 4TZ, WV12 4TJ, WV12 4TS, WV12 4TQ, WV12 4TP, WV12 4TT, WV12 4TF, WV12 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 4TR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.4% | 47.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 40% | 49% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 30.7% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 25.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.4% | 16% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 81.2% | 71.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 92.2% | 82.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 19.6% | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darvel Road was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darvel Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 210th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Darvel Road, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-13 | £222,199 |
| 6 Darvel Road, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-09-30 | £173,187 |
| 4 Darvel Road, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2007-08-02 | £168,400 |
| 6 Darvel Road, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2004-10-29 | £185,103 |
| 4 Darvel Road, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2004-05-25 | £165,848 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,958 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 | 3,878 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 | 2,014 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 | 87 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 758 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 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue | 59 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 727 yd | |
| Pit Stop Diner | 28A Charles Street, Willenhall | 882 yd | |
| Dizzy Kidz | Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homestead | Homestead, Stroud Avenue, Willenhall | 153 yd | |
| The Whimsey | 13 High Road, Willenhall | 727 yd | |
| Jubilee House (Pub) | Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane | 782 yd | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 896 yd | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin's Pizza | 63-65 High Road, Willenhall | 714 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 47 High Road, Willenhall | 727 yd | |
| Lane Head Balti | Unit 3, 63 High Road | 731 yd | |
| Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub) | 1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall | 754 yd | |
| Turkish Pizza & Kebab House | 2 Farmbridge Close, Bentley | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 727 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 | 442 yd |
| Bentley West Playing Field FAVERSHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 672 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.