Crockington Lane is in Seisdon, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV5 7EN is located in the Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crockington Lane, Seisdon, Wolverhampton, WV5 7EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WV5 7EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WV5 7EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 26% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 57.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 19.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 35.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crockington Lane was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Himley & Swindon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crockington Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon and the 137th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Stables Crockington Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-06-01 | £884,485 |
| Keepers Cottage Crockington Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2014-12-17 | £986,233 |
| 2 Beech House Cottage Crockington Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2013-01-31 | £198,897 |
| Jasmine Cottage Crockington Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2008-06-12 | £1,162,423 |
| Home Farm Stables Crockington Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2005-04-29 | £1,434,446 |
WV5 7EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WV5 7EN 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School School Road , Trysull WV5 7HR | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Lindale Drive , Wombourne WV5 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BH | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley Heath Primary School Sytch Lane , Wombourne WV5 0JR | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School School Road , Wombourne WV5 9DZ | 1out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne High School Ounsdale Road , Wombourne WV5 8BJ | 2out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees School Giggetty Lane , Wombourne WV5 0AX | 4out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Fields School Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT | 2out of 4 | 5,323 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wightwick Hall School Tinacre Hill , Compton WV6 8DA | 3out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.