Kestrel Grove is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5HQ is located in the Willenhall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5YE, WV12 5HE, WV12 5DP, WV12 5HL, WV12 5DT, WV12 5AR, WV12 5DS, WV12 5HF, WV12 5YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.6% | 49.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 31.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 50.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 23.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 22.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88% | 69.5% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 96.4% | 88.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 16.6% | 0.9% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Grove was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Willenhall North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Willenhall North and the 85th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-07 | £219,177 |
| 8 Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-11-17 | £371,042 |
| 41 Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,500 | 2023-09-29 | £222,437 |
| 42 Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-05-28 | £390,000 |
| 33 Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-30 | £216,567 |
WV12 5HQ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,986 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 | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy St. Albans Close , Ashmore Park WV11 2PF | 1out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 4out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 440 yd | |
| Tamaris | 221 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 523 yd | |
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd | 242 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 553 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 683 yd | |
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milestone | 130 Essington Road, Willenhall | 172 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 779 yd | |
| Amery Unionist Club | Coppice Lane, Willenhall | 861 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 82 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 1,020 yd | |
| The Swan | 184 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Bar Fish Shop | 63 Baynton Road, Willenhall | 187 yd | |
| Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take | 114 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 440 yd | |
| Sam's Fish Bar | 34 The Square, Lichfield Road | 457 yd | |
| Coppice Farm Fish and Chips | 246-248 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 631 yd | |
| Pizza by Carlos | 30 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 457 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi, Coppice Farm Way | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School DAVIS ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Littleton Road Playing Field SPRINGHILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 858 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.