Broadway West is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 4DW 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 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 4DN, WS1 4DR, WS1 4AA, WS1 4DP, WS1 4DS, WS1 4DJ, WS1 4DT, WS1 4AE, WS1 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS1 4DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 36.2% | 31.4% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 52.6% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 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 | 40% | 46.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 | 32.7% | 27.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.6% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 21.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.9% 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 | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 14.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 32.4% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 40% | 24.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -56.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 72.6% | 68.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 22.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 68.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.8% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 48.7% | 6.5% | 42.2% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway West was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway West has the 8th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 246th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2023-12-01 | £342,385 |
| 103 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-09-30 | £364,528 |
| 133 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-01-24 | £469,020 |
| 127 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2013-03-28 | £211,937 |
| 101 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-04-30 | £184,027 |
WS1 4DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4DW 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 4DW 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 2,529 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 | 5,331 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 | 306 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Girls School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Independent Learning Centre Mountrath House , 1st Floor WS1 3NQ | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 325 yd | |
| Walsall Football Club | Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall | 406 yd | |
| Chaiiboss | 128 Milton Street, Walsall | 560 yd | |
| Shinwari | 83 Milton Street, Walsall | 622 yd | |
| Dave's Cafe | Daves Cafe, Walstead Road West | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 403 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 632 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 729 yd | |
| The Cambridge Pub | The Cambridge, Cambridge Street | 876 yd | |
| Samras | 24 Caldmore Green, Walsall | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed's Takeaway | 116 Milton Street, Walsall | 533 yd | |
| Pearl Fish Bar | Unit 3 & 4, 73 Milton Street | 632 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Milton Street, Walsall | 632 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 131 Weston Street, Walsall | 668 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 206 Broadway, Walsall | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 519 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Wallows Lane | 652 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 879 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.