Buttermere Grove is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5FQ is located in the Willenhall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5FH, WV12 5FF, WV11 2NX, WV12 5FL, WV11 2NY, WV12 5DA, WV12 5FG, WV11 2PB, WV12 5FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 30.7% | 28.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 56.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 46.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 20.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 87.9% | 87% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.4% | 95.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermere Grove was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Willenhall North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttermere Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Willenhall North and the 85th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-10-31 | £411,016 |
| 1 Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-06-09 | £364,777 |
| 17 Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-11-25 | £221,977 |
| 21 Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2022-09-09 | £202,876 |
| 20 Buttermere Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-07-01 | £350,288 |
WV12 5FQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy St. Albans Close , Ashmore Park WV11 2PF | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School St Albans Close , Ashmore Park WV11 2PF | - not rated | 326 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesmore Park Primary School Russell Close , Wednesfield WV11 2LA | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | - not rated | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , Wednesfield WV11 2QE | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,535 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nordley Special School Bellamy Lane , Wednesfield WV11 1NN | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 2,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd | 242 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 294 yd | |
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 688 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | The Hub At Ashmore Park, Griffiths Drive | 720 yd | |
| Ashma Cafe | 74 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Briton | Snape Road, Wolverhampton | 423 yd | |
| The Milestone | 130 Essington Road, Willenhall | 648 yd | |
| Essington Rugby Club | High Hill, Essington | 874 yd | |
| Ashmore Inn | The Ashmore, Griffiths Drive | 958 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Farm Fish and Chips | 246-248 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 227 yd | |
| Anchors | 339 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 425 yd | |
| Ashmore Chippy | 44 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 894 yd | |
| Marie's Deli | Maries Deli, 62 Griffiths Drive | 894 yd | |
| Shell Bar Fish Shop | 63 Baynton Road, Willenhall | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi, Coppice Farm Way | 227 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Cooperative Group Food Ltd, 603 Griffiths Drive | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Park ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS PARK WAY | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Wednesfield Cycle Speedway Track BARNARD ROAD | cycling | 838 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.