Hunts Lane is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5NZ 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 Hunts Lane, Willenhall, WV12 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5PJ, WV12 5NA, WV12 5PL, WV12 5PP, WV12 4AN, WV12 5PR, WV12 5PB, WV12 4AL, WV12 5PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 45.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 39.8% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 25.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.1% | 96.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunts Lane was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunts Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 380th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hunts Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-10-24 | £313,400 |
| 1 Hunts Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-07 | £220,152 |
| 6B Hunts Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-11 | £261,430 |
| 6 Hunts Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2022-12-16 | £215,146 |
| 6A Hunts Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-11 | £312,004 |
WV12 5NZ 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Learning Academy Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 941 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Arts and Community School Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,125 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 1,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dizzy Kidz | Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate | 597 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 855 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 863 yd | |
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 884 yd | |
| Tamaris | 221 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu | Short Heath Rbl Club, Church Road | 279 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 82 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 309 yd | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 335 yd | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 335 yd | |
| The Swan | 184 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway | 69 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 319 yd | |
| Seavers | 3 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 392 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Woodlands Centre, Wood Lane | 399 yd | |
| Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub) | 1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall | 529 yd | |
| Lane Head Balti | Unit 3, 63 High Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 7 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 399 yd | |
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 855 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Road Playing Field SPRINGHILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Willenhall E-Act Academy FURZEBANK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 915 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.