[3] The opening of the Walsall Wood Colliery saw the establishment of the first public services, including a police station and a post office.

Despite the height of the work inspired locals replaced the fish which originally hung from the rod with a golden wellington boot, they then swapped that for the Olympic rings in July 2012.

The area is represented by three Conservative councillors, Karl Brookhouse, Russell Bird and James Powell.

Shire Oak School is located in Walsall Wood with 96% of pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C grade GCSEs in 2013.

Walsall Wood was also home to Formula 1 team Ensign Racing from 1973 to 1980 being based opposite Castlefort Primary School.

Oak Park is a recreation centre located in Lichfield Road in Walsall Wood, which opened in 1974.

This centre consists of two swimming pools, an astro-turf football pitch, bowls lawn (mostly flooded), BMX & Skate Park (mostly unused) along with other sporting facilities.

Across the road from Oak Park is a Fitness First gym, a Co-Operative Supermarket opened in Spring 2013, a chip shop, and an Indian restaurant.

Walsall Wood Library is located in the former Neighbourhood Office building at the junction of Coppice Road and High Street.

Planning approval has been granted for its redevelopment and work is due to begin early 2015 for re-opening later the same year.

Further details can be found via the Walsall Council Website or visiting the Leisure Centre itself.