Andrew Drive is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5PP 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 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5PL, WV12 4AN, WV12 5PJ, WV12 5PQ, WV12 5PH, WV12 5PS, WV12 4AL, WV12 5NZ, WV12 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 5PP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 29.4% | 32.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 45.8% | 38.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 19.1% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5PP this area, 30% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 30% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 18% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98.3% | 93.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andrew Drive was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Short Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andrew Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath and the 395th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-01 | £260,010 |
| 13 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-29 | £160,579 |
| 14 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-07-07 | £234,679 |
| 11 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-06-30 | £223,519 |
| 16 Andrew Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2021-02-19 | £260,388 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WV12 5PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Stroud Avenue , Short Heath WV12 4EG | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Performing Arts School Ecclestone Road , WV11 2QE | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,257 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 2,136 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 | 2,147 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 469 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 45 High Road, Willenhall | 712 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 847 yd | |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 304 Brackendale Shopping Centre, Stroud Avenue | 914 yd | |
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Inn | 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 196 yd | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall | 196 yd | |
| Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu | Short Heath Rbl Club, Church Road | 222 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 82 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 358 yd | |
| The Swan | 184 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub) | 1 Bentley Lane, Willenhall | 384 yd | |
| Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway | 69 Coltham Road, Willenhall | 426 yd | |
| Lane Head Balti | Unit 3, 63 High Road | 505 yd | |
| Seavers | 3 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 531 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Woodlands Centre, Wood Lane | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 7 Woodland Centre, Wood Lane | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 23 High Road, Willenhall | 712 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Road Playing Field SPRINGHILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Willenhall E-Act Academy FURZEBANK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 843 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.