Hodson Avenue is in Willenhall and in Walsall district. WV13 2HS 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 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, WV13 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV13 2HN, WV13 2HP, WV13 2HQ, WV13 2HW, WV13 2QF, WV13 2HR, WV13 2EW, WV13 2HL, WV13 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV13 2HS 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hodson Avenue 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.
Hodson Avenue 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-06-04 | £203,462 |
| 1 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-28 | £234,119 |
| 13 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-26 | £174,002 |
| 25 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-12 | £208,911 |
| 13 Hodson Avenue, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-12-11 | £165,280 |
WV13 2HS 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Road Junior School Albion Road , WV13 1NF | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Street Infant School Elm Street , WV13 1NB | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcroft Academy Barcroft , WV13 1NA | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcroft Primary School Barcroft , WV13 1NA | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlaston Community Science College Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,686 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 74 New Road , WV13 2DA | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 2,328 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 | 329 yd | |
| Ye Olde Toll House Restaurant | 40 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 332 yd | |
| Robin Hood | 54 The Crescent, Willenhall | 475 yd | |
| Seafood Cartel | 111-112 New Road, Willenhall | 586 yd | |
| Ros' Corner Cafe | Unit 15, Victoria Buildings | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | 8 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 254 yd | |
| Yale Sports & Social Club | Gipsy Lane, Willenhall | 303 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 150 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 329 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 55 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 365 yd | |
| The County Public House | 7 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clove Balti | 148 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 329 yd | |
| Kwang Wah | 147 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 329 yd | |
| Alaturka Doner | (Alaturka Doner UK Ltd), Unit 1 Invicta Works | 339 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 52 Walsall Street, Willenhall | 365 yd | |
| Papa John's | 136 Walsall Road, Willenhall | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg | 3 Fletchers Lane, Willenhall | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | Neptune Business Park Owen Road, Willenhall | 422 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Middle Piece Way, Willenhall | 696 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road, Willenhall | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willenhall Leisure Centre (Closed) Bath Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Arena Gym & Fitness UPPER LICHFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Fosters Fitness Centre WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Willenhall Chart GOMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 911 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 | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.