Harden Road is in Leamore, Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 1BX 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 Harden Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 1BY, WS3 1BA, WS3 1DN, WS3 1BB, WS3 1AZ, WS3 1DW, WS3 1BD, WS3 1AY, WS3 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS3 1BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 WS3 1BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 35.7% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 38.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 47.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 WS3 1BX this area, 33.3% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 33.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 82.8% | -12.3% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 95.1% | 86.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 86.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harden Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Blakenall average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Harden Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Blakenall and the 88th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Harden Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-08-25 | £172,958 |
| 182 Harden Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-20 | £202,350 |
| 184 Harden Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-01-12 | £166,445 |
| 166B Harden Road, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-02-05 | £190,740 |
| 170 Harden Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2020-01-31 | £181,700 |
WS3 1BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmith Primary Academy Goldsmith Road , WS3 1DL | 2out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Harden Road , Leamore WS3 1EN | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy Harden Road , Coalpool WS3 1RQ | 2out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunshine Infant and Nursery School Blakenall Lane , Leamore WS3 1HF | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Avenue , Coalpool WS3 1SP | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 2out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | 2out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,407 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 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Fish Bar | 51 Well Lane, Bloxwich | 461 yd | |
| Susannah's Snack Bar | 3 Beeches Road, Bloxwich | 669 yd | |
| MLSS Community Hub | (Midlands Langar Seva Society), 501 Bloxwich Road | 769 yd | |
| Palace Play, Pantry & Treats | Blakenall Community Centre, Blakenall Row | 772 yd | |
| Penguin Cafe | 511 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Club | Leamore Social And Services Club, Beeches Road | 669 yd | |
| Railway | Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 765 yd | |
| The Crown Bar & Grill | 6 Leamore Lane, Bloxwich | 948 yd | |
| Kings Head | Ingram Road, Bloxwich | 1,002 yd | |
| Colebatch's Club | Poplar House, 699 Bloxwich Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza El Paso | 166 Harden Road, Bloxwich | 3 yd | |
| Vindaloo Walsall | 166A Harden Road, Bloxwich | 7 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 3 Chestnut Road, Bloxwich | 117 yd | |
| Shoker's Fish & Chips | 99 Beeches Road, Bloxwich | 246 yd | |
| Ryecroft Fish Bar | 2 Ryecroft Place, Walsall | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmith Primary Academy GOLDSMITH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Forest Community Arts Centre (Closed) Hawbush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Blakenall Community Centre BLAKENALL ROW | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Leamore Park SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BLAKENALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.