Overview of WS2 8QS

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Pargeter Street is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 8QS is located in the Pleck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: WS2 8QR, WS2 8QY, WS2 8QT, WS2 8SS, WS2 8SU, WS2 8QX, WS2 8ST, WS2 8RR, WS2 8QU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS2 8QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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)
Female47.3%53.2%5.9% 51.0% 2.2%
Male52.7%46.8%-5.9% 49.0% -2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.4%39.3%0.9% 37.9% 1.4%
Married: Opposite sex51.6%48.9%-2.7% 44.2% 4.7%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.3%4.1%1.8% 2.2% 1.9%
Divorced3.9%4.1%0.2% 9.1% -5.0%
Widowed3.1%3.7%0.6% 6.1% -2.4%

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 health46%46.5%0.5% 48.4% -1.9%
Good health34.6%36.1%1.5% 33.6% 2.5%
Fair health15.8%12.3%-3.5% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health2.8%3.7%0.9% 4.0% -0.3%
Very bad health0.8%1.3%0.5% 1.2% 0.1%

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 8QS this area, 34.5% 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 20.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.8%34.5%-2.3% 18.2% 16.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.8%12.4%-5.4% 9.6% 2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.5%14.2%3.7% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship1.2%1.9%0.7% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%13.9%3.8% 16.9% -3.0%
Degree or Similar13.6%20.6%7.0% 33.8% -13.2%
Other10.1%2.6%-7.5% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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)
Bangladeshi0%1.3%1.3% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese1%0%-1.0% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.3%10%7.7% 3.1% 6.9%
Pakistani55.3%50.7%-4.6% 2.7% 48.0%
Other Asian3.9%5.7%1.8% 1.6% 4.1%
Black African0.5%3.2%2.7% 2.5% 0.7%
Black Caribbean1%0.3%-0.7% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black2.6%0.8%-1.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%1.1%-0.5% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.9% -0.6%
White28.9%23.2%-5.7% 81.4% -58.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1%1.1%0.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Roma0%1.1%1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.5%0.8%0.3% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.9% 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 Kingdom71.1%64.9%-6.2% 83.2% -18.3%
European Union2.6%8.8%6.2% 6.1% 2.7%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.3%3.2%1.9% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia24%22.5%-1.5% 5.6% 16.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK70.5%64.7%-5.8% 83.2% -18.5%
10+ Years1%19.3%18.3% 9.8% 9.5%
5-10 Years3.4%5.6%2.2% 2.9% 2.7%
2-5 Years10.1%7.5%-2.6% 2.2% 5.3%
Less than 2 years15%2.9%-12.1% 1.9% 1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.7% 76.7% -6.0%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Southern Asia7.2% 1.2% 6.0%
No passport held10.7% 13.5% -2.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion6.4% 37.2% -30.8%
Christian24.1% 46.2% -22.1%
Muslim57.8% 6.5% 51.3%
Sikh7.5% 0.9% 6.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4% 6.0% -2.0%

Safety

Is Pargeter Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pargeter Street was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pargeter Street has the 58th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 247th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.



🔎 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. 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 8QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pargeter Street are based on 193 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 Pargeter Street, Walsall, WS2 8QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS2 8QS

Average Price
£120,177
Semi-Detached
£146,602
Terraced
£124,948
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£50,813
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pargeter Street

Average Price
£138,699
Semi-Detached
£168,775
Terraced
£136,513
Detached
£166,563
Flats/Maisonettes
£62,980
Other
£105,090

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pargeter Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
214 Pargeter Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£48,5002024-11-01 £49,025
128 Pargeter Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002020-12-04 £118,027
214 Pargeter Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£58,0002020-10-16 £69,573
126 Pargeter Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£91,5002018-12-19 £124,304
186 Pargeter Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£87,0002017-05-19 £131,679
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS2 8QS

Employment

WS2 8QS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in WS2 8QS 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 Employee61
Looking after home or family44
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed33
Student (economically inactive)29
Retired17
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Unemployed14
Other13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Manufacturing19
Human health and social work activities15
Transport and storage13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Education9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Construction5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities2
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 4 878 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Valley Nursery School
Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT
4out of 4 3,048 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lane Head Nursery School
High Road , WV12 4JQ
4out of 4 3,056 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN
4out of 4 3,153 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandbank Nursery School
Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR
4out of 4 3,246 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Bentley Drive , WS2 8RX
3out of 4 268 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF
3out of 4 611 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Croft Academy
Croft Street , WS2 8JE
2out of 4 802 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Alumwell Junior School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
3out of 4 820 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alumwell Infant School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
3out of 4 820 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA
3out of 4 1,228 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL
3out of 4 1,591 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE
4out of 4 1,747 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND
3out of 4 2,064 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD
2out of 4 2,231 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable 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 1,265 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 2,644 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR
- not rated 487 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
West Midlands Education and Skills
ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN
- not rated 993 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH
- not rated 1,235 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH
1out of 4 1,236 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Abu Bakr Boys School
Kent Street , WS2 7AN
- not rated 1,444 yd Other independent school No Boys 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
Kaydees122 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall395 yd
Management & Resource CentreRichards House, Burrowes Street556 yd
British Car AuctionsAdt Auctions Limited, Green Lane683 yd
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure WalsallUnit 7-8, Crown Wharf Shopping Park783 yd
Pizza ExpressUnit 5 Walsall Waterfront, Wolverhampton Street783 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Navigation Inn109 Old Birchills, Walsall255 yd
Rose & CrownOld Birchills, Walsall255 yd
Bentley Moor ClubBentley Drive, Walsall265 yd
The Lion Bar & Nightclub41-42 Birchills Street, Walsall366 yd
The Alma InnChalo, Bentley Lane433 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Moon Palace19 Old Birchills, Walsall255 yd
Chilli Hot50 Birchills Street, Walsall366 yd
Chilli Hut/Chilli Pizza50 Birchills Street, Walsall366 yd
Shahi Kebab and Pizza45 Birchills Street, Walsall366 yd
Chipmasters166 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall435 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores LtdUnit 5, Crown Wharf Shopping Park728 yd
Sainsbury'sReedswood Way, Bloxwich824 yd
TescoWalsall College Extra, Littleton Street West1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Reedswood E-Act Primary Academy
BENTLEY DRIVE
grass pitches, swimming pool320 yd
Emmanuel School
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD
418 yd
Reedswood Park (Closed)
Bentley Lane
grass pitches492 yd
Birchills Community Centre (Closed)
Birchills Street
health and fitness suite, squash courts496 yd
Fitbods Fitness (Closed)
Stafford Street
health and fitness suite911 yd
World'S Gym
QUEEN STREET
health and fitness suite1,076 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 speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed95.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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