Marden Close is in Willenhall and in Wolverhampton district. WV13 3ES is located in the Bilston North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wolverhampton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marden Close, Willenhall, WV13 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV13 3EG, WV13 3EP, WV13 3ER, WV13 3EJ, WV13 3EQ, WV13 3EF, WV13 3EH, WV13 3EW, WV13 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV13 3ES has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 50.6% | 47.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 36.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 50.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 46.4% | 47.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 40.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 21.3% | 21.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.2% | 14.5% | -11.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 24.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| White | 71.5% | 64.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 89.5% | 86.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 23.4% | 0.9% | 22.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marden Close was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Bilston North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marden Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North and the 270th lowest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Marden Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-04-22 | £265,095 |
| 17 Marden Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-07 | £196,921 |
| 18 Marden Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-05-09 | £300,069 |
| 18 Marden Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-05-09 | £316,127 |
| 15 Marden Close, Willenhall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-03-06 | £276,957 |
WV13 3ES 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Nursery School Griffin Street , Off Colliery Rd WV1 2HH | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Heath Primary School Hill Road , Portobello WV13 3TT | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Villiers Primary School Prouds Lane , WV14 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School Walsall Street , WV13 2ER | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field View Primary School Lonsdale Road , WV14 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fibbersley Park Academy Noose Lane , WV13 3BB | 1out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Park Holland Road , WV14 6LU | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias School Deans Road , WV1 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston SWB Academy Dudley Street , WV14 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Park School Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepwell Centre A Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennie Lee Centre Litchfield Road , Wednesfield WV11 3HT | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre Millfields Road , Ettingshall WV4 6JP | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assa Abloy (Yale) | ASSA ABLOY Group, School Street | 492 yd | |
| Jai Maa Bhameshwari Kali Mandir | 158 Dilloways Lane, Wolverhampton | 510 yd | |
| Five Star Support | 74 New Road, Willenhall | 566 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 657 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton | 582 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe | The Coffee Shop - (CDS (Superstores International) Ltd), The Range | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ds Snooker And Pool Club | Somerford Place, Willenhall | 322 yd | |
| Gilberts Bar | 54 Field Street, Willenhall | 678 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes Public House, Moseley Road | 692 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn | Gomer Street West, Willenhall | 692 yd | |
| The Malthouse | New Road, Willenhall | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Roll | 108 Moseley Road, Bilston | 553 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 600A Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton | 558 yd | |
| Hong Kong Delight | 628 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton | 558 yd | |
| Miami Fish Bar | 22 Moseley Road, Bilston | 713 yd | |
| Lotus Blossom | 4 Broadlands Centre, Moseley Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi, South Street | 240 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road, Willenhall | 622 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Middle Piece Way, Willenhall | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Parkes Sports Ground (Closed) School Street | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| John Harpers Playing Fields (Closed) Bilston Road | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Stow Heath Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Moseley Park School Sports Centre HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Willenhall Chart GOMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Arena Gym & Fitness UPPER LICHFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Willenhall Leisure Centre (Closed) Bath Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Willenhall Memorial Park BEECH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.