Overview of WS2 8BY

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Cannon Street North is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 8BY is located in the Blakenall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Cannon Street North, Walsall, WS2 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WS2 8BD, WS2 8AZ, WS2 8AR, WS2 8AS, WS2 8BB, WS2 8BX, WS2 8BF, WS2 8DB, WS2 8AY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS2 8BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%52.4%4.2% 51.0% 1.4%
Male51.8%47.6%-4.2% 49.0% -1.4%

Partnership Status

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 8BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.4%44.1%7.7% 37.9% 6.2%
Married: Opposite sex39.3%39.6%0.3% 44.2% -4.6%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated4.6%2.4%-2.2% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced11.3%9.4%-1.9% 9.1% 0.3%
Widowed8.4%4.2%-4.2% 6.1% -1.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.3%47.2%7.9% 48.4% -1.2%
Good health32.9%32.8%-0.1% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health17.5%13.5%-4.0% 12.7% 0.8%
Bad health5.3%4.6%-0.7% 4.0% 0.6%
Very bad health5%1.9%-3.1% 1.2% 0.7%

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.

In the area around WS2 8BY this area, 34% 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 14.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications45.2%34%-11.2% 18.2% 15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.1%12.4%0.3% 9.6% 2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%16.8%3.0% 13.4% 3.4%
Apprenticeship2.1%4.1%2.0% 5.3% -1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.4%13.4%5.0% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar5%14.1%9.1% 33.8% -19.7%
Other13.4%5.2%-8.2% 2.8% 2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi5%1.9%-3.1% 1.1% 0.8%
Indian0.8%11.8%11.0% 3.1% 8.7%
Pakistani20.9%30.5%9.6% 2.7% 27.8%
Other Asian5.6%4.6%-1.0% 1.6% 3.0%
Black African5%7.2%2.2% 2.5% 4.7%
Black Caribbean3.3%2.9%-0.4% 1.0% 1.9%
Other Black2.2%2.2%0.0% 0.5% 1.7%
Mixed White and Asian3.6%2.6%-1.0% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%3.6%1.9% 0.9% 2.7%
Mixed Other0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
White50.4%29.3%-21.1% 81.4% -52.1%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab1.1%0.7%-0.4% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0.3%1.4%1.1% 1.6% -0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73%63.9%-9.1% 83.2% -19.3%
European Union1.9%7.6%5.7% 6.1% 1.5%
Rest of Europe0%1.7%1.7% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa3.9%5.7%1.8% 2.7% 3.0%
Middle East and Asia18.1%19.7%1.6% 5.6% 14.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.1%1%-2.1% 1.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK72.4%64.4%-8.0% 83.2% -18.8%
10+ Years1.9%18.2%16.3% 9.8% 8.4%
5-10 Years3.6%8.6%5.0% 2.9% 5.7%
2-5 Years7.8%3.8%-4.0% 2.2% 1.6%
Less than 2 years14.2%5%-9.2% 1.9% 3.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61% 76.7% -15.7%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Poland4.1% 1.3% 2.8%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries1.9% 1.5% 0.4%
Other Europe1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Southern Asia11% 1.2% 9.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held14.4% 13.5% 0.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion10.5% 37.2% -26.7%
Christian29.4% 46.2% -16.8%
Hindu5.3% 1.7% 3.6%
Muslim47.6% 6.5% 41.1%
Sikh2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Cannon Street North dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannon Street North was 182.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cannon Street North has the 29th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 95th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.3%.



🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,600
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS2 8BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cannon Street North are based on 2 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 Cannon Street North, Walsall, WS2 8BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS2 8BY

Average Price
£157,332
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£157,332
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cannon Street North

Average Price
£121,340
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£121,340
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cannon Street North

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Cannon Street North, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£116,0002019-06-28 £160,047
6 Cannon Street North, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, a newly built property
£50,0002006-08-21 £82,632
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS2 8BY

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WS2 8BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee78
Student (economically inactive)43
Part-Time Employee34
Looking after home or family28
Long-Term Sick or disabled24
Retired22
Other20
Unemployed17
Self-Employed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Manufacturing16
Human health and social work activities15
Transport and storage11
Administrative and support service activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Construction4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Other3
Real estate activities3
Education2
Information and communication2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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 2,304 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandbank Nursery School
Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR
4out of 4 2,966 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Millfields Nursery School
Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU
4out of 4 3,506 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN
4out of 4 3,537 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Walsall Primary Academy
Derby Street , WS2 7BH
3out of 4 194 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Croft Academy
Croft Street , WS2 8JE
2out of 4 470 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN
3out of 4 745 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Butts Primary School
Butts Road , WS4 2AH
3out of 4 821 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF
3out of 4 1,021 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,024 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL
3out of 4 1,643 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND
3out of 4 1,925 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA
3out of 4 2,449 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road , WS1 2PG
4out of 4 2,593 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys 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 851 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 2,795 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abu Bakr Boys School
Kent Street , WS2 7AN
- not rated 360 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
West Midlands Education and Skills
ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN
- not rated 785 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR
- not rated 1,326 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG
- not rated 1,487 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Ladder School
Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL
- not rated 1,708 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Shake & Grill170 Stafford Street, Walsall395 yd
Chad's Chippy176 Bloxwich Road, Walsall442 yd
John Street Cafe27-28 John Street, Walsall495 yd
Chicken Palace Royale and Burger Bite83 Stafford Street, Walsall516 yd
Babcock Vehicle EngineeringBabcock International Group, Stockton Close542 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rock Steady Eddies184-185 Stafford Street, Walsall395 yd
The Pretty Bricks5 John Street, Walsall466 yd
The Seven Stars PH106 Stafford Street, Walsall516 yd
The Crown InnLong Acre Street, Walsall597 yd
XO Wines193 Stafford Street, Walsall630 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crispy Cod127 Bloxwich Road, Walsall272 yd
Yummy129 Bloxwich Road, Walsall272 yd
5 Star Fish Bar103 Stafford Street, Walsall297 yd
Burgerz & Bunz166 Stafford Street, Walsall395 yd
Lee Garden107 Stafford Street, Walsall516 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoWalsall College Extra, Littleton Street West795 yd
Aldi Stores LtdUnit 5, Crown Wharf Shopping Park1,023 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Academy Health Club (Closed)
Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Littleton Street West
health and fitness suite690 yd
Fitbods Fitness (Closed)
Stafford Street
health and fitness suite691 yd
Walsall College
Littleton Street West
health and fitness suite774 yd
Queen Mary'S High School
UPPER FORSTER STREET
914 yd
Birchills Community Centre (Closed)
Birchills Street
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,033 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed122 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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