Pooles Lane is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5HJ is located in the Willenhall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pooles Lane, Willenhall, WV12 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5HW, WV12 5JN, WV12 5LE, WV12 5HP, WV12 5HS, WV12 5BH, WV12 5BG, WV12 5LQ, WV12 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5HJ 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 | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 41.7% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 36.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 18% | 9.3% | -8.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 39.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 22.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 5HJ this area, 31.4% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.7% | 31.4% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 17.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 97.6% | 99.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 99.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pooles Lane was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Willenhall North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pooles Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Willenhall North and the 339th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Pooles Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-28 | £169,520 |
| 53 Pooles Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-10 | £245,671 |
| 103 Pooles Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2024-05-31 | £161,252 |
| 113 Pooles Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-05-31 | £156,849 |
| 61 Pooles Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-24 | £272,407 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Infant School Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Junior School Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country UTC Vernon Way , WS3 2PA | - not rated | 978 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Community School Vernon Way , Sneyd Lane WS3 2PA | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , Wednesfield WV11 2QE | - not rated | 1,678 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 | 4,564 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaris | 221 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 360 yd | |
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 587 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poets Corner | 51 Keats Road, Willenhall | 245 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 82 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 669 yd | |
| Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu | Short Heath Rbl Club, Church Road | 894 yd | |
| The Swan | 184 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 923 yd | |
| The Milestone | 130 Essington Road, Willenhall | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Fish Bar | 34 The Square, Lichfield Road | 427 yd | |
| Seavers | 3 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 451 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Woodlands Centre, Wood Lane | 452 yd | |
| Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway | 69 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 533 yd | |
| Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take | 114 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 427 yd | |
| One Stop | 7 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Road Playing Field SPRINGHILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Beacon Primary School DAVIS ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Sneyd Community Association (Sports) Vernon Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Bloxwich Academy LEAMORE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.