Wakes Close, Willenhall, WV13 2HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV13 2HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	51.7%	3.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	51.6%	48.3%	-3.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.1%	39%	-0.1%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	41.2%	-1.9%	44.2%	-3.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4%	5.2%	1.2%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	10.1%	9.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	43.6%	47.4%	3.8%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	39.8%	28.9%	-10.9%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	12.5%	18.8%	6.3%	12.7%	6.1%
Bad health	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	25.5%	-0.2%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.3%	11.2%	-9.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	18%	1.0%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	15.7%	3.0%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	23.2%	8.3%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	7.2%	2.6%	-4.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	5.6%	7.3%	1.7%	3.1%	4.2%
Pakistani	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	1.0%	1.1%
Other Black	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	86.6%	81.8%	-4.8%	81.4%	0.4%
Other	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	85.5%	-6.5%	83.2%	2.3%
European Union	2.7%	5.8%	3.1%	6.1%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	5%	6.1%	1.1%	5.6%	0.5%
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	92%	85.7%	-6.3%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	0.9%	8.8%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.8%	-2.7%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.9%	76.7%	-3.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	8.5%	0.9%	7.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Wakes Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakes Close was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Bentley and Darlaston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wakes Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North and the 312th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WV13 2HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Wakes Close are based on 53 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 Wakes Close, Willenhall, WV13 2HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WV13 2HB

Average Price
£148,806

Semi-Detached
£133,270

Terraced
£158,794

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wakes Close

Average Price
£160,165

Semi-Detached
£167,655

Terraced
£155,625

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wakes CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Wakes Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-06-30	£172,827
12 Wakes Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-07-12	£158,940
3 Wakes Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-10-20	£188,304
7 Wakes Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2021-09-17	£174,831
16 Wakes Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2021-08-13	£154,947

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WV13 2HB

Employment

WV13 2HB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Other	16
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	26
Construction	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Transport and storage	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	2,390 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	2,557 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	2,995 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT	- not rated	3,382 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT	4out of 4	3,382 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Giles Church of England Primary School Walsall Street , WV13 2ER	3out of 4	161 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Albion Road Junior School Albion Road , WV13 1NF	- not rated	594 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Street Infant School Elm Street , WV13 1NB	- not rated	719 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barcroft Academy Barcroft , WV13 1NA	3out of 4	737 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barcroft Primary School Barcroft , WV13 1NA	- not rated	737 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darlaston Community Science College Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ	- not rated	1,689 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ	3out of 4	1,689 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU	- not rated	1,916 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU	4out of 4	1,916 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER	- not rated	3,425 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT	- not rated	3,437 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	4,937 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	3out of 4	4,003 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ	3out of 4	447 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
WV2 Education 74 New Road , WV13 2DA	- not rated	767 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	1out of 4	2,061 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG	- not rated	2,062 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH	3out of 4	2,571 yd	Community special school	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
Ye Olde Toll House Restaurant	40 Walsall Street, Willenhall	228 yd
Seafood Cartel	111-112 New Road, Willenhall	336 yd
Roti Pani	Dale House, 2 Bilston Street	400 yd
Rioni Pizza Cafe	5-6 Cross Street, Willenhall	414 yd
Dottys Cafe	1 Cross Street, Willenhall	439 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yale Sports & Social Club	Gipsy Lane, Willenhall	76 yd
The County Public House	7 Walsall Street, Willenhall	252 yd
Prince Of Wales	55 Walsall Street, Willenhall	261 yd
9 John Street	Willenhall, Walsall	309 yd
Crown Inn	16 Cheapside, Willenhall	364 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Pan	52 Walsall Street, Willenhall	261 yd
Black Country Fryer	2 Walsall Street, Willenhall	322 yd
Alaturka Doner	(Alaturka Doner UK Ltd), Unit 1 Invicta Works	398 yd
Khalsa Sweet Centre	1 Bilston Street, Willenhall	402 yd
Wolves Suprem	3 Bilston Street, Willenhall	402 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Neptune Business Park Owen Road, Willenhall	431 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Middle Piece Way, Willenhall	500 yd
Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg	3 Fletchers Lane, Willenhall	616 yd
Lidl	New Road, Willenhall	656 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Willenhall Leisure Centre (Closed) Bath Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	269 yd
Arena Gym & Fitness UPPER LICHFIELD STREET	health and fitness suite	378 yd
Fosters Fitness Centre WOOD STREET	health and fitness suite	490 yd
Willenhall Chart GOMER STREET	health and fitness suite	680 yd
John Harpers Playing Fields (Closed) Bilston Road	grass pitches	990 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	75.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1175.07 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WV13 2HB