Broadway West is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 4DN 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 Broadway West, Walsall, WS1 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 4DW, WS1 4DJ, WS1 4DP, WS1 4LR, WS1 4DR, WS1 4DS, WS1 4AA, WS1 4AE, WS1 4LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS1 4DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 4DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 27.6% | 28.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 54.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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% | 46.2% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 4DN this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 32.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 3.4% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.3% 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 | 17.8% | 17.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.4% | 28.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 25.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% | 20.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 34.9% | 20.3% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -61.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 68.8% | 63.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.9% | 30.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 64.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 28.9% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 0.6% | -23.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 48.9% | 6.5% | 42.4% |
| Sikh | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway West was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% higher than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway West has the 5th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 156th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-19 | £351,660 |
| 126 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £321,500 | 2024-09-09 | £341,613 |
| 150 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-19 | £293,964 |
| 98 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-30 | £288,751 |
| 118 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-09 | £358,375 |
WS1 4DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4DN 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 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Junior School Dale Street , WS1 4AH | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillary Junior School Hillary Street , Pleck WS2 9BP | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillary Infant School Hillary Street , WS2 9BP | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leckie Community Technology College Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green High School College of Sport, Maths and Computing Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 2,469 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Girls School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bescot Hall Scarborough Road , WS2 9TY | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Broadwalk Retail Park | 355 yd | |
| Walsall Football Club | Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall | 464 yd | |
| Chaiiboss | 128 Milton Street, Walsall | 495 yd | |
| Shinwari | 83 Milton Street, Walsall | 563 yd | |
| Sheeren Mahal Restaurant | 199-201 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 324 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 572 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 619 yd | |
| The Cambridge Pub | The Cambridge, Cambridge Street | 892 yd | |
| Samras | 24 Caldmore Green, Walsall | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed's Takeaway | 116 Milton Street, Walsall | 466 yd | |
| Pearl Fish Bar | Unit 3 & 4, 73 Milton Street | 572 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Milton Street, Walsall | 572 yd | |
| One Big Bite | 65 Milton Street, Walsall | 666 yd | |
| HANGRY KITCHEN | 217 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 451 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Wallows Lane | 550 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.