Alexandra Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 4AS 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 Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 4AW, WS1 4AN, WS1 4AT, WS1 4AX, WS1 4AR, WS1 4AP, WS1 4BX, WS1 4BG, WS1 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS1 4AS, 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 | 47.9% | 52.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.7% | -4.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 39.1% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 48.3% | -14.7% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 4AS this area, 29.9% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 29.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 15.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 18.5% | 4.1% | -14.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18% 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 | 24.2% | 20.6% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 19.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 18.5% |
| Pakistani | 21.9% | 22.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 22.8% | 18% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -63.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 61% | 58.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 28% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 58.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 30.3% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 1.6% | -23.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 15.6% | 46.2% | -30.6% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 61.3% | 6.5% | 54.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 167th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Alexandra Road, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-24 | £111,960 |
| 192 Alexandra Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-03-30 | £167,526 |
| 226 Alexandra Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-12-20 | £158,065 |
| 228 Alexandra Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-07-05 | £91,334 |
| 190 Alexandra Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2016-02-11 | £203,667 |
WS1 4AS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 4AS 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 4out of 4 | 126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Junior School Dale Street , WS1 4AH | 2out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | 2out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY | 2out of 4 | 967 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,817 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 | 1,900 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 | 4,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinwari | 83 Milton Street, Walsall | 319 yd | |
| La Pizza & Shawarma Palace | 10 West Bromwich Street, Walsall | 348 yd | |
| Chaiiboss | 128 Milton Street, Walsall | 358 yd | |
| Turkish Shawarma | 31 Caldmore Green, Walsall | 425 yd | |
| Garden Cafe | Caldmore Community House, Carless Street | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge Pub | The Cambridge, Cambridge Street | 241 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 321 yd | |
| Samras | 24 Caldmore Green, Walsall | 373 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 462 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Fish Bar | Unit 3 & 4, 73 Milton Street | 321 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Milton Street, Walsall | 321 yd | |
| Kurdish Pizza Walsall | 27B West Bromwich Street, Walsall | 338 yd | |
| One Big Bite | 65 Milton Street, Walsall | 345 yd | |
| Chick'n Bites | 25 West Bromwich Street, Walsall | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 376 yd | |
| M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall | 539 yd | |
| Johal Supermarket UK Limited | 19 West Bromwich Road, Walsall | 565 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 703 yd | |
| Iceland Plc | Unit 2, Jerome Retail Park, Midland Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Walsall Cricket Club GORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Tehila Fitness Centre (Closed) Caldmore Road | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 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 | 999 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.