Broadway North is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2QB is located in the Paddock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2QA, WS1 2DD, WS1 2DB, WS1 2DN, WS1 2PZ, WS1 2PX, WS5 3AG, WS1 2PL, WS1 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS1 2QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 2QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 21.6% | 21.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 61.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.9% | 45.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 39% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.2% | 22.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 7.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 42.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.3% | 29.1% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 26.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 66.4% | 39.2% | -27.2% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 84% | 83.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 83.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 0.5% | -13.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 25.9% | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway North was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.8% higher than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway North has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 290th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £199,999 | 2023-03-27 | £208,565 |
| 141 Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-05-20 | £735,406 |
| 165 Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2020-07-16 | £436,668 |
| 155 Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-06-09 | £337,182 |
| 171 Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-04-27 | £423,168 |
WS1 2QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 2QB 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.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 5,450 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 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,465 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 | 1,831 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 | 5,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,560 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 | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd | 33 Lincoln Road, Walsall | 786 yd | |
| Chuckery Cafe | 3 Selborne Street, Walsall | 859 yd | |
| Bakers Sandwich Bar | (Sedtrade Ltd), 34 Birmingham Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Toby Carvery | The Broadway, Broadway North | 103 yd | |
| Chuckery Club | 44 Beacon Street, Walsall | 526 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 27 Lumley Road, Walsall | 552 yd | |
| Gillity Wines & Spirits | 6 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 573 yd | |
| The Dilke Arms | Aldridge Road, Walsall | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Machine | 10 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 436 yd | |
| Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts | Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue | 603 yd | |
| Munch Doctor | 20 Pool Street, Walsall | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Golf Course (Closed) Broadway North | golf | 265 yd |
| Walsall Ymf Cricket Club (Closed) The Grange The Grange King George VI Avenue | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Walsall Ypf Cricket Club SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Mayfield Preparatory School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Calderfields Golf And Country Club ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Aldridge Road Driving Range ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf | 897 yd |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Walsall Tennis Club Birmingham Road | tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.