Rowley Street is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2AX 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 Rowley Street, Walsall, WS1 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2BS, WS1 2BH, WS1 2HZ, WS1 2AT, WS1 2BJ, WS1 2BD, WS1 2JA, WS1 2HX, WS1 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 2AX 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 | 53.5% | 49% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51% | 4.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 32.7% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 39.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 25.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 27.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 23.8% | 31.8% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 29.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62% | 51.8% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 81.1% | 72.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 72.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.2% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.8% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowley Street was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% higher than the Rushall-Shelfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowley Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rushall-Shelfield and the 189th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rowley Street, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-31 | £109,690 |
| 50 Rowley Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-07-17 | £271,227 |
| 43 Rowley Street, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-03-31 | £269,746 |
| 34 Rowley Street, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2014-05-30 | £72,352 |
| 27 Rowley Street, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-06-21 | £157,839 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,914 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 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,021 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 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 611 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 | 736 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 734 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 | 4,213 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 | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 803 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,608 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 | 322 yd | |
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd | 33 Lincoln Road, Walsall | 322 yd | |
| Chuckery Cafe | 3 Selborne Street, Walsall | 347 yd | |
| Bun and Wings | (Walsall Fast Foods Ltd), 13 Ablewell Street | 352 yd | |
| Mi Amor | 89 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 133 yd | |
| The Victoria | 23 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 291 yd | |
| Flan O' Briens | 100 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 367 yd | |
| The Watering Trough | 90 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 367 yd | |
| The Walsall Arms | 17 Bank Street, Walsall | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 22 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 291 yd | |
| Wish Bone | 98-99 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 342 yd | |
| Chop & Wok | 68 Bridge Street, Walsall | 359 yd | |
| Ablewell Fish Bar | 70 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 367 yd | |
| Pizza 2000 | 96 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 376 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 399 yd | |
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 428 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Mathews Quarter George Street | 670 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 346 yd | |
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Walsall) (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Walsall Gala Swimming And Fitness Centre WALSALL GALA BATHS WALSALL GALA BATHS TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 563 yd | |
| Queen Mary'S High School UPPER FORSTER STREET | 563 yd | |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) St. Pauls Street | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Health Land For Ladies (Closed) The Bridge | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Pure Gym (Walsall) BUTLERS PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 798 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.