Kington Close is in Willenhall and in Wolverhampton district. WV12 5YW is located in the Wednesfield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kington Close, Willenhall, WV12 5YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5YN, WV12 5YP, WV12 5YL, WV12 5YX, WV12 5YJ, WV12 5YH, WV12 5YG, WV11 2QB, WV12 5YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV12 5YW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5YW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 38.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 51.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 20.7% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 26.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kington Close was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Wednesfield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kington Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wednesfield North and the 161st lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kington Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-25 | £303,274 |
| 3 Kington Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-15 | £261,389 |
| 4 Kington Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-02-23 | £221,434 |
| 4 Kington Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £6,950 | 2023-11-16 | £7,168 |
| 12 Kington Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-04 | £219,199 |
WV12 5YW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy St. Albans Close , Ashmore Park WV11 2PF | 1out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | 1out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Junior School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 956 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 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 416 yd | |
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd | 242 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 443 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | The Hub At Ashmore Park, Griffiths Drive | 636 yd | |
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 850 yd | |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd | 38 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milestone | 130 Essington Road, Willenhall | 454 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 619 yd | |
| True Briton | Snape Road, Wolverhampton | 826 yd | |
| Ashmore Inn | The Ashmore, Griffiths Drive | 887 yd | |
| Amery Unionist Club | Coppice Lane, Willenhall | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Farm Fish and Chips | 246-248 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 470 yd | |
| Shell Bar Fish Shop | 63 Baynton Road, Willenhall | 605 yd | |
| Anchors | 339 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 806 yd | |
| Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take | 114 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 850 yd | |
| Pizza by Carlos | 30 Nottingham Drive, Willenhall | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi, Coppice Farm Way | 470 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Cooperative Group Food Ltd, 603 Griffiths Drive | 887 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Ashmore Park ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS PARK WAY | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Wednesfield Cycle Speedway Track BARNARD ROAD | cycling | 908 yd |
| Beacon Primary School DAVIS ROAD | grass pitches | 950 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.