Hawes Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 3LF is located in the Palfrey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawes Road, Walsall, WS1 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 3JU, WS1 3LG, WS1 3LQ, WS1 3JT, WS1 3LE, WS1 3LB, WS1 3HP, WS1 3LA, WS1 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 3LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 31.9% | 36.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 53.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around WS1 3LF this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 31.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 12.8% | 5.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.3% 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 | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 15.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 35.3% | 35% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 32.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 35% | 26.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -55.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 71.2% | 65.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 23.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 65.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 21.2% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 0.9% | -15.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 55.2% | 6.5% | 48.7% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawes Road was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawes Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 250th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hawes Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2024-03-22 | £171,381 |
| 72 Hawes Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-03-24 | £244,386 |
| 47 Hawes Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-25 | £192,738 |
| 31 Hawes Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-17 | £239,266 |
| 36 Hawes Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-11 | £222,468 |
WS1 3LF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WS1 3LF 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 | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Junior School Dale Street , WS1 4AH | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,296 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 | 1,479 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 2,070 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 | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd-HAF Walsall Delivery | Walsall Rugby Club, Delves Road | 298 yd | |
| University of Wolverhampton | Walsall Campus, Go Eat World Gorway Road | 514 yd | |
| University of Wolverhampton | Walsall Campus, Gorway Road | 514 yd | |
| Walsall SU Lounge | Walsall Campus, Gorway Road | 514 yd | |
| La Pizza & Shawarma Palace | 10 West Bromwich Street, Walsall | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Rugby Club | Delves Road, Walsall | 303 yd | |
| The Cambridge Pub | The Cambridge, Cambridge Street | 515 yd | |
| Walsall Cricket Club | Gorway Road, Walsall | 584 yd | |
| Samras | 24 Caldmore Green, Walsall | 869 yd | |
| Walsall Golf Club | Broadway, Walsall | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 131 Weston Street, Walsall | 281 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Hawes Close, Walsall | 292 yd | |
| East End Tandoori & Balti | 9 Hawes Close, Walsall | 292 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie Chinese Takeaway | 3 Hawes Close, Walsall | 292 yd | |
| GGs Kitchen | Rugby Club Walsall, Delves Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 292 yd | |
| Johal Supermarket UK Limited | 19 West Bromwich Road, Walsall | 669 yd | |
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 965 yd | |
| M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| University Of Wolverhampton (Walsall Site) WALSALL CAMPUS WALSALL CAMPUS GORWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Walsall Cricket Club GORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy Playing Fields DELVES GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Walsall Golf Club BROADWAY | golf | 885 yd |
| Walsall Tennis Club Birmingham Road | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.