Red River Road, Walsall, WS2 7RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS2 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	34.8%	38%	3.2%	37.9%	0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	35.2%	-12.3%	44.2%	-9.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	3.2%	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	10.2%	15.3%	5.1%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	4.5%	8.3%	3.8%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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	43.8%	47.2%	3.4%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	37.4%	36.5%	-0.9%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	11.4%	11.1%	-0.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	5.4%	2.8%	-2.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	2%	2.4%	0.4%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.4%	23.7%	-10.7%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.2%	-3.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	17.2%	-1.7%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	2%	3.7%	1.7%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	16.7%	6.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	25.1%	8.3%	33.8%	-8.7%
Other	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	2.5%	0.7%
Black Caribbean	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	1.0%	1.8%
Other Black	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	85.9%	82.1%	-3.8%	81.4%	0.7%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	91.6%	90.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	3%	5.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	90.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	1.7%	7.5%	5.8%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	2%	2%	0.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Sikh	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Red River Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red River Road was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Red River Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 14th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS2 7RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Red River Road are based on 75 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Red River Road, Walsall, WS2 7RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS2 7RA

Average Price
£245,894

Semi-Detached
£209,720

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£286,591

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Red River Road

Average Price
£248,748

Semi-Detached
£218,890

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,866

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Red River Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Red River Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£221,500	2024-07-26	£234,414
37 Red River Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-08-30	£173,617
16 Red River Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2022-08-17	£179,043
25 Red River Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2020-07-17	£183,452
6 Red River Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£302,000	2018-11-16	£399,235

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS2 7RA

Employment

WS2 7RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	11
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	14
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	1,588 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ	4out of 4	1,828 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	2,276 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	2,589 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	4out of 4	3,265 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU	3out of 4	898 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Reedswood E-ACT Academy Bentley Drive , WS2 8RX	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King Charles Primary School Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired Monmouth Road , Bentley WS2 0EQ	2out of 4	1,517 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Junior School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD	2out of 4	1,052 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA	3out of 4	1,935 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE	4out of 4	2,877 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL	3out of 4	2,931 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Pool Hayes Academy Castle Drive , WV12 4QZ	2out of 4	2,986 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	2,461 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	2out of 4	1,415 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU	3out of 4	910 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH	1out of 4	911 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH	- not rated	924 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED	4out of 4	1,361 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mary Elliot School Leamore Lane , WS2 7NR	3out of 4	1,415 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Starbucks Coffee Co (UK) Ltd	1 Reedswood Way, Bloxwich	436 yd
Britannia Cafe	18 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich	459 yd
Costa Coffee	Reedswood Retail Park, Six Towers Road	675 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Reedswood Retail Park, Six Towers Road	675 yd
Civic Centre Cafe	Town Hall, Lichfield Street	943 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Magic Lantern	Bloxwich Lane, Walsall	313 yd
Beechdale Social Club	Stephenson Square, Bloxwich	520 yd
The Alma Inn	Chalo, Bentley Lane	952 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beechdale Fish Bar	16 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich	459 yd
Dodo Pizza	Unit 5 - 6 Day Street, Walsall	628 yd
China Garden	21 Leamore Lane, Bloxwich	924 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Reedswood Way, Bloxwich		744 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frank F. Harrison Community Association STEPHENSON SQUARE		523 yd
Reedswood Park (Closed) Bentley Lane	grass pitches	916 yd
Jane Lane School CHURCHILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	926 yd
Changeurshape Health Club LEAMORE LANE	health and fitness suite	952 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS2 7RA