Art Court is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 9EF is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Art Court, Walsall, WS2 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS2 9BT, WS2 9LU, WS2 9LZ, WS2 9NJ, WS2 9NP, WS2 9LB, WS2 9LY, WS2 9PG, WS2 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS2 9EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 49.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 55.8% | 50.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 62.3% | 55.7% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 44.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 24.2% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 15.8% | 25.4% | 9.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 24.5% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 54.9% | 64.5% | 9.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 7.3% | -9.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 76.8% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 14% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.2% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Art Court was 251.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Art Court has the 19th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 56th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Art Court, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,026,200 | 2015-05-18 | £1,530,402 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 56 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Church of England Primary Community School Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Infant School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Junior School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 620 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 683 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 | 3,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Second Chances The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse Restaurant | Unit 4 Waterfront North Leisure, Wolverhampton Street | 83 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Walsall | Unit 8 Waterfront, Wolverhampton Street | 84 yd | |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog | Unit 6 Waterfront North Leisure, Wolverhampton Street | 88 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Unit 5 Walsall Waterfront, Wolverhampton Street | 93 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Unit 1, Walsall Waterfront Development | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre | 12 Wolverhampton Street, Walsall | 165 yd | |
| Bar 10 | 10 Wolverhampton Street, Walsall | 214 yd | |
| Red Lion | 69 Park Street, Walsall | 324 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inns, Blue Lane West | 374 yd | |
| The Prince | 239 Stafford Street, Walsall | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 9 Waterfront North Leisure, Wolverhampton Street | 164 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 12, Crown Wharf Shopping Park | 214 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 27 Bradford Mall, Walsall | 379 yd | |
| Mega Munch | (Mega Munch Walsall Ltd), 8 Wisemore | 400 yd | |
| Peppers City Takeout Walsall | 21-22, Stafford Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5, Crown Wharf Shopping Park | 296 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2-4 Bradford Mall, Walsall | 409 yd | |
| Iceland Plc | Unit 2, Jerome Retail Park, Midland Road | 454 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 580 yd | |
| Tesco | Walsall College Extra, Littleton Street West | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| World'S Gym QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Sweat Walsall (Closed) 2-4 2-4 ST. PAULS STREET | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Pure Gym (Walsall) BUTLERS PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Birchills Community Centre (Closed) Birchills Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 437 yd |
| Emmanuel School WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | 502 yd | |
| Health Land For Ladies (Closed) The Bridge | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) St. Pauls Street | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Fitbods Fitness (Closed) Stafford Street | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Walsall College Littleton Street West | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Tehila Fitness Centre (Closed) Caldmore Road | health and fitness suite | 715 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.