Broadway West is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 4DY 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 4DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 4DZ, WS1 4DU, WS1 4DX, WS1 4DT, WS1 4EB, WS1 4EA, WS1 4AZ, WS1 4BA, WS1 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS1 4DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 38.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 46.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 29.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4DY this area, 29.1% 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 | 37% | 29.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% 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 | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% | 29.9% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 27.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.9% | 30.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 79.2% | 67.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 22.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 67.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.9% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.1% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Sikh | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway West was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Palfrey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-12-20 | £242,648 |
| 47 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-12-05 | £134,304 |
| 21 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-16 | £177,388 |
| 57 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2016-10-14 | £258,035 |
| 69 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2015-07-28 | £147,595 |
The percentage of student residents living in WS1 4DY 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,448 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 | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,045 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 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,717 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 | 1,726 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 2,514 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 | 5,433 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 | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's Cafe | Daves Cafe, Walstead Road West | 496 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Broadwalk Retail Park | 559 yd | |
| Walsall Football Club | Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall | 565 yd | |
| RAC | R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent | 604 yd | |
| Chaiiboss | 128 Milton Street, Walsall | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 586 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 726 yd | |
| The Cambridge Pub | The Cambridge, Cambridge Street | 736 yd | |
| Walsall Rugby Club | Delves Road, Walsall | 959 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 131 Weston Street, Walsall | 384 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 206 Broadway, Walsall | 399 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie Chinese Takeaway | 3 Hawes Close, Walsall | 440 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Hawes Close, Walsall | 440 yd | |
| East End Tandoori & Balti | 9 Hawes Close, Walsall | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 440 yd | |
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 652 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Wallows Lane | 980 yd | |
| Johal Supermarket UK Limited | 19 West Bromwich Road, Walsall | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 990 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.