Riding Way, Willenhall, WV12 5PH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5PH 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	48.2%	50.3%	2.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.8%	49.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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	25.3%	28.1%	2.8%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	53%	-6.2%	44.2%	8.8%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.3%	10.4%	3.1%	6.1%	4.3%

Health

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	37.1%	39.6%	2.5%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	35.9%	34.7%	-1.2%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	18.9%	19.2%	0.3%	12.7%	6.5%
Bad health	6.6%	5%	-1.6%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 5PH this area, 28.6% 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 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.4%	28.6%	-9.8%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	10%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	12.6%	-0.5%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.7%	5.2%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	19%	8.3%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	18.6%	2.3%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	4.8%	1.5%	-3.3%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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)
Indian	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.6%	91.4%	-6.2%	81.4%	10.0%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	99.1%	94.4%	-4.7%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	94.2%	-4.9%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.8%	37.2%	-18.4%
Christian	71.9%	46.2%	25.7%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Riding Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riding Way was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Riding Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 355th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WV12 5PH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Riding Way are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Riding Way, Willenhall, WV12 5PH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV12 5PH

Average Price
£214,875

Semi-Detached
£211,372

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,952

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riding Way

Average Price
£227,218

Semi-Detached
£225,290

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£302,429

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riding WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Riding Way, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-09-27	£247,435
24 Riding Way, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£234,000	2022-10-07	£245,044
3 Riding Way, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2022-01-10	£242,098
33 Riding Way, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-04-06	£170,595
24 Riding Way, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£146,500	2021-04-06	£178,515

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV12 5PH

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in WV12 5PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	21
Unemployed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	23
Construction	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ	4out of 4	309 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH	4out of 4	2,239 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	2,562 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	2,965 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	3,524 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North , Short Heath WV12 5PR	3out of 4	367 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG	3out of 4	646 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS	3out of 4	679 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA	4out of 4	843 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA	4out of 4	843 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD	2out of 4	878 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ	2out of 4	1,341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE	2out of 4	1,730 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES	2out of 4	2,756 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA	3out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,229 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	2out of 4	1,542 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	1out of 4	753 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU	3out of 4	887 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH	1out of 4	2,054 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	2,065 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dizzy Kidz	Unit 4, Arrow Industrial Estate	401 yd
Oriental Kitchen	45 High Road, Willenhall	598 yd
Renzo's Desserts Ltd	304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue	782 yd
Coco Deluxe Ltd	38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall	901 yd
Chilli Peppers	118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall	1,040 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
United Kingdom Inn	14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall	139 yd
Short Heath Liberal Club	Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall	139 yd
Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu	Short Heath Rbl Club, Church Road	289 yd
The Swan	184 Coltham Road, Willenhall	444 yd
Duke Of Cambridge	82 Coltham Road, Willenhall	474 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)	1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall	271 yd
Lane Head Balti	Unit 3, 63 High Road	392 yd
Aladdin's Pizza	63-65 High Road, Willenhall	472 yd
Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway	69 Coltham Road, Willenhall	561 yd
Chip Stop	47 High Road, Willenhall	598 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	23 High Road, Willenhall		598 yd
One Stop	7 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane		676 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Willenhall E-Act Academy FURZEBANK WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	749 yd
Littleton Road Playing Field SPRINGHILL CLOSE	grass pitches	836 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	168.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WV12 5PH