Persehouse Street is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2AT is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Persehouse Street, Walsall, WS1 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2BJ, WS1 2AU, WS1 2JA, WS1 2AX, WS1 2BH, WS1 2HH, WS1 2HZ, WS1 2HQ, WS1 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS1 2AT is primarily male, with 59% of the population 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 | 42.5% | 41% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 57.5% | 59% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS1 2AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.1% | 45.9% | -14.2% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 27% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 17.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 28.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -20.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 41.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 23.4% | 17.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 8.2% | -10.8% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 11.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 76.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 58.6% | -29.4% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 27.4% | 25.0% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 58.6% | -28.2% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 14.6% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 14% | 11.0% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 76.7% | -30.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 17.5% | 1.3% | 16.2% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Persehouse Street was 2098.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3057.5% higher than the Rushall-Shelfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Persehouse Street has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rushall-Shelfield and the 2nd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 331.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 Persehouse Street, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-19 | £296,514 |
| Flat 9 St Georges Court Persehouse Street, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-08 | £133,373 |
| Flat 6 St Georges Court Persehouse Street, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-07-22 | £78,116 |
| Flat 8 St Georges Court Persehouse Street, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-12-17 | £140,334 |
| Flat 4 St Georges Court Persehouse Street, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-09-24 | £73,816 |
WS1 2AT area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in WS1 2AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 644 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 727 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Moments | All The Moments Limited, 3 Ablewell Street | 262 yd | |
| Waffle n Shake | 64 Bridge Street, Walsall | 281 yd | |
| Mi Amor | 89 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 297 yd | |
| The Raceway Cafe | 127-128 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 304 yd | |
| Bun and Wings | (Walsall Fast Foods Ltd), 13 Ablewell Street | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 76 yd | |
| The Victoria | 23 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 192 yd | |
| Flan O' Briens | 100 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 310 yd | |
| The Watering Trough | 90 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 310 yd | |
| Masters (Home of Snooker) | 77 Bridge Street, Walsall | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 22 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 192 yd | |
| Wish Bone | 98-99 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 269 yd | |
| Chop & Wok | 68 Bridge Street, Walsall | 277 yd | |
| Daz Chicken Ltd | 62 Bridge Street, Walsall | 284 yd | |
| Ablewell Fish Bar | 70 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 289 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 304 yd | |
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 384 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Mathews Quarter George Street | 586 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Walsall) (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 407 yd | |
| Walsall Gala Swimming And Fitness Centre WALSALL GALA BATHS WALSALL GALA BATHS TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Queen Mary'S High School UPPER FORSTER STREET | 521 yd | |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 528 yd | |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) St. Pauls Street | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Health Land For Ladies (Closed) The Bridge | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Pure Gym (Walsall) BUTLERS PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 694 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.