Clarkes Lane is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV13 1JB is located in the Willenhall South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, WV13 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV13 1JQ, WV13 1HW, WV13 1JG, WV13 1HB, WV13 1JS, WV13 1HL, WV13 1HN, WV13 1JH, WV13 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV13 1JB 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 | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 40.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 49.4% | 45.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 WV13 1JB this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 34.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 26.9% | 28.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 25.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 50.4% | 47.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 69.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 21% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 69.2% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 3.6% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 33.2% | 0.9% | 32.3% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkes Lane was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Bentley and Darlaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarkes Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North and the 287th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23 Kingfisher Court, 1 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-01-24 | £86,687 |
| 36 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2024-05-31 | £92,113 |
| 44 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-04-05 | £97,465 |
| Flat 18 Kingfisher Court, 1 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-30 | £65,382 |
| Flat 23 Kingfisher Court, 1 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-12-02 | £90,175 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Griffiths Drive , Ashmore Park Estate WV11 2LH | 4out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Primary School Barcroft , WV13 1NA | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School Walsall Street , WV13 2ER | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| County Bridge Primary School Anson Road , Bentley WS2 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Heath Junior School Pennine Way , WV12 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,286 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 | 3,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 1out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Cafe | 146C Walsall Road, Willenhall | 460 yd | |
| Pit Stop Diner | 28A Charles Street, Willenhall | 616 yd | |
| Robin Hood | 54 The Crescent, Willenhall | 694 yd | |
| Ros' Corner Cafe | Unit 15, Victoria Buildings | 769 yd | |
| Ye Olde Toll House Restaurant | 40 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keymaster | The keymaster, Wolverhampton Road West | 370 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 150 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 460 yd | |
| Three Tuns | 8 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 542 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 55 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 837 yd | |
| Jubilee House (Pub) | Entrance off Sandbeds Road, Spring Lane | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkies Fish Bar | 112 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall | 6 yd | |
| Chip Pan | 133 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 362 yd | |
| Runaway Bay Caribbean | 155 - 156, Walsall Road | 362 yd | |
| Turkish Pizza & Kebab House | 2 Farmbridge Close, Bentley | 388 yd | |
| Hungry Bite | -, 2 Farmbridge Close | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg | 3 Fletchers Lane, Willenhall | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley West Playing Field FAVERSHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Fosters Fitness Centre WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.