The Crescent, Walsall, WS1 2DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 2DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	47.3%	48.8%	1.5%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	52.7%	51.2%	-1.5%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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 WS1 2DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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%	29.9%	4.9%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	56.7%	-5.5%	44.2%	12.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	3.3%	5.7%	2.4%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	8.2%	7%	-1.2%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	45.4%	46.3%	0.9%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	37.6%	37.4%	-0.2%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	13.2%	13.2%	0.0%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	3%	2.9%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.4%	18.2%	-2.2%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	9.6%	-4.9%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	12.4%	-1.7%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	15%	4.5%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	40.8%	7.6%	33.8%	7.0%
Other	5.9%	1.9%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.2% 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	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	1.1%	0.2%
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	22.2%	19.8%	-2.4%	3.1%	16.7%
Pakistani	19.5%	26.6%	7.1%	2.7%	23.9%
Other Asian	0.8%	5.5%	4.7%	1.6%	3.9%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	50.3%	28.2%	-22.1%	81.4%	-53.2%
Arab	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	3.5%	13.6%	10.1%	1.6%	12.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	78.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	15.1%	18.4%	3.3%	5.6%	12.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.3%	78.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	-4.9%
10+ Years	0.5%	20.2%	19.7%	9.8%	10.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	16.5%	1.3%	-15.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	76.7%	17.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	7.9%	37.2%	-29.3%
Christian	22.3%	46.2%	-23.9%
Hindu	5.8%	1.7%	4.1%
Muslim	35.4%	6.5%	28.9%
Sikh	24.4%	0.9%	23.5%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is The Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.3% higher than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Paddock and the 244th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WS1 2DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Crescent are based on 145 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Crescent, Walsall, WS1 2DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS1 2DD

Average Price
£471,076

Semi-Detached
£413,143

Terraced
£392,369

Detached
£504,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Crescent

Average Price
£367,136

Semi-Detached
£361,300

Terraced
£298,803

Detached
£480,578

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£419,040

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
153 The Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2024-09-30	£539,413
155 The Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-03-08	£542,084
104 The Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-11-03	£376,608
100 The Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£438,000	2022-10-13	£476,330
165 The Crescent, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£387,000	2021-02-19	£484,086

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS1 2DD

Employment

WS1 2DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

WS1 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	55
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	27
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	17
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN	4out of 4	2,245 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	3,753 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	4,875 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chuckery Junior School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ	- not rated	1,004 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chuckery Infant School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ	- not rated	1,004 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY	- not rated	1,012 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF	3out of 4	1,155 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG	- not rated	670 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG	4out of 4	670 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND	- not rated	1,311 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND	3out of 4	1,311 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL	- not rated	1,792 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	2,134 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD	- not rated	772 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG	- not rated	1,345 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB	- not rated	1,736 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS	3out of 4	1,810 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Independent Learning Centre Mountrath House , 1st Floor WS1 3NQ	- not rated	1,839 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kiddies Playhouse Ltd	33 Lincoln Road, Walsall		984 yd
Chuckery Cafe	3 Selborne Street, Walsall		1,031 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broadway Toby Carvery	The Broadway, Broadway North	304 yd
Gillity Wines & Spirits	6 Gillity Avenue, Walsall	397 yd
Duke Of York	27 Lumley Road, Walsall	702 yd
Chuckery Club	44 Beacon Street, Walsall	713 yd
The Longhorn	Longhorn, 255 Sutton Road	1,005 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Frying Machine	10 Gillity Avenue, Walsall		297 yd
Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts	Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue		807 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Stores	302 Sutton Road, Walsall		937 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walsall Ymf Cricket Club (Closed) The Grange The Grange King George VI Avenue	grass pitches	126 yd
Walsall Ypf Cricket Club SUTTON ROAD	grass pitches	298 yd
Grange Golf Course (Closed) Broadway North	golf	400 yd
Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	662 yd
Mayfield Preparatory School SUTTON ROAD	grass pitches	773 yd
Walsall Tennis Club Birmingham Road	tennis courts	955 yd
Calderfields Golf And Country Club ALDRIDGE ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite	1,017 yd
Aldridge Road Driving Range ALDRIDGE ROAD	golf	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS1 2DD