Northumberland Way is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 7BF is located in the Birchills Leamore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northumberland Way, Walsall, WS2 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS2 7BA, WS2 7BS, WS2 7BW, WS2 7BB, WS2 7BQ, WS2 7BX, WS2 7AQ, WS2 7BT, WS2 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS2 7BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 40.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 45.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 54.2% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 6.3% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 WS2 7BF this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 9.4% | -33.8% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 3.8% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 46.2% | 34.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 31.8% | 9.2% | -22.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.6% | 58.5% | 12.9% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 72.9% | 68.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 17.7% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 10.6% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 66.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.7% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Way was 341.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.5% higher than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northumberland Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 33rd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Northumberland Way, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-01 | £274,456 |
| 38 Northumberland Way, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-17 | £146,201 |
| 6 Northumberland Way, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-02 | £242,451 |
| 4 Northumberland Way, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-19 | £226,416 |
| 71 Northumberland Way, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-30 | £231,265 |
WS2 7BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsall Primary Academy Derby Street , WS2 7BH | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Academy Croft Street , WS2 8JE | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Harden Road , Leamore WS3 1EN | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Avenue , Coalpool WS3 1SP | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 1,336 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 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad's Chippy | 176 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 134 yd | |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering | Babcock International Group, Stockton Close | 264 yd | |
| TJX Europe Processing Centre | 154A, TK Maxx Processing | 430 yd | |
| The New Tea Pot Café | Unit 30, Birchills Industrial Estate 152 | 435 yd | |
| Toni-Marie's | 152 Green Lane, Walsall | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway | Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 727 yd | |
| Birchills Liberal Club | Old Birchills, Walsall | 778 yd | |
| Rock Steady Eddies | 184-185 Stafford Street, Walsall | 793 yd | |
| Beeches Club | Leamore Social And Services Club, Beeches Road | 850 yd | |
| The Pretty Bricks | 5 John Street, Walsall | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 127 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 293 yd | |
| Yummy | 129 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 293 yd | |
| 5 Star Fish Bar | 103 Stafford Street, Walsall | 646 yd | |
| Burgerz & Bunz | 166 Stafford Street, Walsall | 793 yd | |
| New Oriental Garden | 3A Beeches Road, Bloxwich | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Bloxwich | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Arts Centre (Closed) Hawbush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 740 yd |
| Reedswood Park (Closed) Bentley Lane | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Fitbods Fitness (Closed) Stafford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.