Cotswold Grove is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV12 5YZ is located in the Willenhall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV12 5YY, WV12 5FN, WV12 5UZ, WV12 5DG, WV12 5YQ, WV12 5DQ, WV12 5DH, WV12 5DB, WV12 5YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV12 5YZ 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 | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 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 | 22.8% | 27% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 50.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 46.3% | 44.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 23.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 85.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.7% | 93.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Grove was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% higher than the Willenhall North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cotswold Grove has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Willenhall North and the 322nd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-05-30 | £78,809 |
| 25 Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-02-28 | £132,878 |
| 21 Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-02-09 | £125,946 |
| 17 Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2024-01-05 | £119,059 |
| 34 Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-10-04 | £92,895 |
WV12 5YZ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,216 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 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary School Davis Road , New Invention WV12 5HA | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Ashmore Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2LT | 1out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Meadow Primary School Ryan Avenue , Ashmore Park WV11 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Invention Infant School Cannock Road , New Invention WV12 5SA | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wednesfield High Academy Lichfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3ES | 2out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 3,665 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 | 2,501 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 | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd | 242 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 108 yd | |
| Shire Services At Coppice School | Coppice Performing Arts School, Ecclestone Road | 806 yd | |
| Chilli Peppers | 118 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 881 yd | |
| Tamaris | 221 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 883 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | The Hub At Ashmore Park, Griffiths Drive | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milestone | 130 Essington Road, Willenhall | 294 yd | |
| True Briton | Snape Road, Wolverhampton | 787 yd | |
| The Broadway | The Broadway Public House, Lichfield Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Farm Fish and Chips | 246-248 Coppice Farm Way, Willenhall | 191 yd | |
| Shell Bar Fish Shop | 63 Baynton Road, Willenhall | 633 yd | |
| Anchors | 339 Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton | 799 yd | |
| Sam's Fish Bar | 34 The Square, Lichfield Road | 830 yd | |
| Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take | 114 Lichfield Road, Willenhall | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi, Coppice Farm Way | 191 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Store | 10 The Square, Lichfield Road | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School DAVIS ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Coppice Performing Arts School ECCLESTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Ashmore Park ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS ASHMORE PARK PLAYING FIELDS PARK WAY | grass pitches | 983 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.