Rutherford Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 7JH is located in the Birchills Leamore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rutherford Road, Walsall, WS2 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS2 7JJ, WS2 7EA, WS2 7JP, WS2 7DN, WS2 7LQ, WS2 7JQ, WS2 7JE, WS2 7JX, WS2 7JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS2 7JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS2 7JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.7% | 56.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 25.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48% | 45.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7JH this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.6% | 39.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 14.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.1% | 13.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.7% | 87.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 93.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 93.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutherford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Birchills Leamore average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Rutherford Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-31 | £114,458 |
| 23 Rutherford Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-03-16 | £185,484 |
| 23 Rutherford Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2016-03-31 | £129,282 |
| 24 Rutherford Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2015-08-28 | £139,100 |
| 22 Rutherford Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-12-22 | £93,243 |
WS2 7JH 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lane Infant School Bloxwich Lane , Leamore WS2 7JT | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherton Lane Junior School Bloxwich Lane , Leamore WS2 7JT | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherton Primary School Bloxwich Lane , WS2 7JT | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechdale Primary School Remington Road , Leamore WS2 7EF | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 882 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Hawbush Road , WS3 1AG | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,785 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 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elliot Academy Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | 1out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR | - not rated | 882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Cafe | 18 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich | 349 yd | |
| Civic Centre Cafe | Town Hall, Lichfield Street | 659 yd | |
| Imposters Bar | Town Hall, Lichfield Street | 659 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co (UK) Ltd | 1 Reedswood Way, Bloxwich | 923 yd | |
| Charis Bible College | Grale International Centre, Manna House Leamore Lane | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Lantern | Bloxwich Lane, Walsall | 366 yd | |
| Beechdale Social Club | Stephenson Square, Bloxwich | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Fish Bar | 16 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich | 349 yd | |
| China Garden | 21 Leamore Lane, Bloxwich | 556 yd | |
| KFC | Bloxwich Four Crosses, 110A Leamore Lane | 1,030 yd | |
| The Dessertz Box | 81a Leamore Lane, Bloxwich | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frank F. Harrison Community Association STEPHENSON SQUARE | 378 yd | |
| Changeurshape Health Club LEAMORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Bloxwich Academy LEAMORE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.