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Location in StaffordshireHobble End sits where the marker shows within the county.

53,502
Population
20,733
Households
3 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£44,124
Avg. household income
1,049
Businesses
3,247
People per km²
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About Hobble End

Hobble End is a small village located in Staffordshire, England, within the WS3 postcode area. It is primarily a residential community, offering a quiet lifestyle away from the larger towns. The village is surrounded by countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Local amenities are limited, but nearby towns offer a wider range of shops and services.

The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to larger cities in the region. It is also close to various parks and natural spaces, which can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Hobble End presents a simple, community-focused environment, suitable for those seeking a peaceful place to live or visit.

School Ratings in Hobble End

Hobble End is served by 189 schools. Pelsall Sure Start Children's Centre and Sandbank Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Hobble End

Property prices average £199K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £182K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Hobble End

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Vehicle crime accounts for the highest share in Hobble End, with 97 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Hobble End

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Hobble End is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Healthcare in Hobble End

There are 32 GP surgeries within three miles of Hobble End, the nearest being Cornwell's Chemist (1.2 miles away).

Local Data for Hobble End

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Property Prices 5,378 sales

Average Price £199K
£3K , £7.46M
Detached £291K 1,001
Semi £182K 2,184
Terraced £152K 1,789
Flat £96K 253

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

112 Primary
24 Secondary
53 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 15
Requires improvement 3

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WS3 postcode area.

Landywood Children's Centre Inadequate 0.9 miles Landywood Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Lower Farm Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Moat Hall Primary Academy Primary 1.4 miles Ryders Hayes School Primary Good 1.5 miles Pelsall Village School Primary Good 1.5 miles Pelsall Sure Start Children's Centre Outstanding 1.6 miles Walsall Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Great Wyrley Academy Secondary Good 1.7 miles Millfields Nursery School Nursery Good 1.7 miles

Household Income in Hobble End ONS 2023

The average total household income in Hobble End is approximately £44,124 a year before tax, 20% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,970. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Hobble End £44,124
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £31,970.

Businesses in Hobble End ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,049 active businesses based in Hobble End, around 20 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,049 Total businesses
20 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 91%
Small, 10-49 7%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Hobble End IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Hobble End as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 22%
Working age 60%
Older 65+ 18%
11,655 Children (0-15) 22%
32,203 Working Age 60%
9,630 Older (65+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 55.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 32.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Hobble End 736 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Hobble End is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 296
Vehicle Crime 97
Shoplifting 94
Criminal Damage & Arson 55
Public Order 38
Other Theft 36
Burglary 29
Anti-Social Behaviour 25
Drugs 20
Weapons 16
Other Crime 15
Robbery 9
Bicycle Theft 3
Theft from Person 3
Local Policing
Staffordshire Essington & Featherstone Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Landywood Train Station 1.2 miles
Bloxwich North Train Station 2.2 miles
Bloxwich Train Station 2.2 miles
Cannock Train Station 2.8 miles
Hednesford Train Station 4.2 miles
Walsall Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Wyrley 0.6 miles Newtown 0.9 miles Landywood 0.9 miles Upper Landywood 1.2 miles Fishley 1.2 miles Little Bloxwich 1.2 miles Highbridge 1.4 miles Norton Canes 1.4 miles Great Wyrley 1.4 miles Pelsall Wood 1.4 miles Littlewood 1.8 miles Pelsall 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Walsall
County Staffordshire
Ward Blakenall
Constituency Walsall North
Parish Walsall, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Home Ownership in Hobble End

Of the 21,725 households in and around Hobble End, 55% are owned, 31% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 55% Social rented 31% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Hobble End.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hobble End

What is the population of Hobble End?
Hobble End has a population of approximately 53,502 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Hobble End?
The average property in and around Hobble End sold for about £198,522, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 43% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Hobble End a deprived area?
Hobble End sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 3 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Hobble End?
Hobble End is covered by the WS3 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Hobble End?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Hobble End, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Hobble End?
The nearest railway station to Hobble End is Landywood Train Station, about 1.2 miles away.

Streets in WS3 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Drive 1 Abbey Square 2 Abbotts Place 1 Abbotts Street 4 Abbotts Street Canalside Developments 1 Abingdon Road 2 Abingdon Way 1 Addenbrooke Street 1 Aldeburgh Close 1 Alderley Crescent 1 Allens Lane 4 Almond Close 1 Alnwick Road 2 Alvaston Close 1 Ambergate Close 1 Anode Grove 2 Arbury Grove 1 Archer Road 2 Armside Close 1 Arrow Road 1 Ash Street 1 Ash Tree Road 2 Ashbourne Road 2 Ashley Road 2 Astbury Close 1 Avon Crescent 1 Avon Road 1 Awlmakers Grove 1 Badgers Close 1 Bagnall Street 1

Postcodes in WS3 50 shown View all postcodes

WS3 1AA WS3 1AB WS3 1AD WS3 1AE WS3 1AF WS3 1AG WS3 1AH WS3 1AJ WS3 1AL WS3 1AN WS3 1AP WS3 1AQ WS3 1AR WS3 1AS WS3 1AT WS3 1AU WS3 1AW WS3 1AX WS3 1AY WS3 1AZ WS3 1BA WS3 1BB WS3 1BD WS3 1BE WS3 1BF WS3 1BG WS3 1BH WS3 1BJ WS3 1BL WS3 1BN WS3 1BP WS3 1BQ WS3 1BS WS3 1BT WS3 1BU WS3 1BX WS3 1BY WS3 1BZ WS3 1DA WS3 1DB WS3 1DD WS3 1DE WS3 1DF WS3 1DG WS3 1DH WS3 1DJ WS3 1DL WS3 1DN WS3 1DP WS3 1DQ