Britannia Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 4NB is located in the Palfrey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Britannia Road, Walsall, WS1 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 4NW, WS1 4NA, WS1 4NR, WS1 4NS, WS1 4DT, WS1 4PA, WS1 4DU, WS1 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 4NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.1% | 0.7% | 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 4NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 32.3% | 32.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 52.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.9% | 45% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 19.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.6% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 25.4% | 39.2% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 36.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.6% | 33.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Other | 10% | 0.9% | -9.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 70.6% | 67% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 21.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 67.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24.3% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 2.1% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 19.4% | 0.9% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britannia Road was 319.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 324.5% higher than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Britannia Road has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 37th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Britannia Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-31 | £166,412 |
| 34 Britannia Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-04-28 | £184,498 |
| 12 Britannia Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-10-02 | £115,605 |
| 17 Britannia Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-01-24 | £146,712 |
| 50 Britannia Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2019-10-30 | £157,060 |
WS1 4NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,676 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 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillary Primary School Hillary Street , Pleck WS2 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Coronation Road , WS10 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,840 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 | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 2,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Football Club | Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall | 174 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Broadwalk Retail Park | 244 yd | |
| RAC | R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent | 456 yd | |
| Dave's Cafe | Daves Cafe, Walstead Road West | 539 yd | |
| Chaiiboss | 128 Milton Street, Walsall | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 747 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 116 Coronation Road | 872 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 971 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 206 Broadway, Walsall | 753 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 131 Weston Street, Walsall | 788 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie Chinese Takeaway | 3 Hawes Close, Walsall | 791 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Hawes Close, Walsall | 791 yd | |
| East End Tandoori & Balti | 9 Hawes Close, Walsall | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall | 791 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Wallows Lane | 829 yd | |
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Fc (Bescot Stadium) BESCOT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 128 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Elwells AXLETREE WAY | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 938 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 | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.