Rochford Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS2 9JW 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 Rochford Close, Walsall, WS2 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS2 9HY, WS2 9QN, WS2 9HT, WS2 9QJ, WS2 9QL, WS2 9JJ, WS2 9BP, WS2 9QW, WS2 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS2 9JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.4% | 49.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS2 9JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 33% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 58% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 25.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 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 9JW this area, 35.9% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 35.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 21.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16% 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 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 21.4% | 14.7% | -6.7% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 34.6% | 39.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 36.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 21.1% | 16% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -65.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 53.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 53.7% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.6% | 30.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 54% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 24.8% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 5.1% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 53.6% | 6.5% | 47.1% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Close was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Pleck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochford Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Pleck and the 213th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rochford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-08-26 | £144,643 |
| 5 Rochford Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1995-01-27 | £223,642 |
The percentage of student residents living in WS2 9JW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Primary School Hillary Street , Pleck WS2 9BP | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Junior School Dale Street , WS1 4AH | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palfrey Infant School Bescot Street , WS1 4HY | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldmore Primary Academy Carless Street , WS1 3RH | 2out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School West Bromwich Road , WS1 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 2,210 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaadgaar | 250 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 70 yd | |
| Pleck Balti, Restaurant & Take Away | 301-303 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 78 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 265 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 89 yd | |
| Sheeren Mahal Restaurant | 199-201 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 126 yd | |
| Yum Burger Walsall | 175 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Clubs Association (Walsall Branch) We | Walsall, West Midlands | 334 yd | |
| Bradford Arms | Pleck Road, Walsall | 469 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 153 Milton Street, Walsall | 650 yd | |
| Bradford Arms Public House | 92-94 Milton Street, Walsall | 738 yd | |
| James Bridge Copper Social Club | Reservoir Place, Walsall | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken/ Burger World | 271 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 78 yd | |
| Bun and Peri | 269 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 78 yd | |
| HANGRY KITCHEN | 217 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 126 yd | |
| Wisk and Ranchos | 217 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 126 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 185 Wednesbury Road, Walsall | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matco Mega Mart | Unit 1-6, Pleck Industrial Estate | 446 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Wallows Lane | 459 yd | |
| Walsall Grocery Ltd | 146-148 Milton Street, Walsall | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Association (Walsall) LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND RAILWAY CLUBS ASSOCIATION WEDNESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Broadway West Playing Fields RAILWAY COTTAGE RAILWAY COTTAGE WALLOWS LANE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Pleck Park SALDAVIAN COURT SALDAVIAN COURT SLANEY ROAD | grass pitches | 859 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.