Rutland Street is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 1QD 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 Rutland Street, Walsall, WS3 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS2 7AW, WS2 7AJ, WS2 7AP, WS2 7AR, WS3 1QB, WS2 7AS, WS2 7AN, WS3 1QF, WS3 1TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS3 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.1% | 40% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 44.5% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.9% | 51.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1QD this area, 33.5% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 33.5% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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 | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 21.3% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.9% | 53.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 86.4% | 69.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 69.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.7% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Street was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Birchills Leamore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Street has the 49th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore and the 173rd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rutland Street, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2009-07-09 | £136,858 |
WS3 1QD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in WS3 1QD 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 | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsall Primary Academy Derby Street , WS2 7BH | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Avenue , Coalpool WS3 1SP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Academy Croft Street , WS2 8JE | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy Harden Road , Coalpool WS3 1RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 1,240 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 | 2,613 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 | 105 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad's Chippy | 176 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 302 yd | |
| Gio's Italian | 28 New Forest Road, Walsall | 575 yd | |
| Yam! | Ryecroft Community Hub, 28 New Forest Road | 575 yd | |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering | Babcock International Group, Stockton Close | 625 yd | |
| Shake & Grill | 170 Stafford Street, Walsall | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Steady Eddies | 184-185 Stafford Street, Walsall | 798 yd | |
| The Pretty Bricks | 5 John Street, Walsall | 873 yd | |
| Railway | Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 884 yd | |
| The Seven Stars PH | 106 Stafford Street, Walsall | 920 yd | |
| Beeches Club | Leamore Social And Services Club, Beeches Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 127 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 413 yd | |
| Yummy | 129 Bloxwich Road, Walsall | 413 yd | |
| 5 Star Fish Bar | 103 Stafford Street, Walsall | 681 yd | |
| Burgerz & Bunz | 166 Stafford Street, Walsall | 799 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 142 Dartmouth Avenue, Walsall | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Arts Centre (Closed) Hawbush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 833 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Littleton Street West | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 175.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.