Ash Street is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS3 3AN is located in the Bloxwich East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Street, Walsall, WS3 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS3 3AL, WS3 3BD, WS3 3AD, WS3 3AR, WS3 3DX, WS3 3AP, WS3 3BB, WS3 3AW, WS3 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS3 3AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 52.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 3AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 38.4% | 43% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 37.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 44.2% | 39.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3AN this area, 36.2% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.1% | 36.2% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 82.9% | -12.4% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 98.7% | 89.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 89.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Street was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Bloxwich East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bloxwich East and the 354th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ash Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-26 | £164,297 |
| 20 Ash Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-22 | £246,670 |
| 4 Ash Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-23 | £194,040 |
| 2 Ash Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-04-11 | £216,512 |
| 11 Ash Street, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-24 | £196,977 |
WS3 3AN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Rock Primary School Mersey Road , Blakenall WS3 1NP | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivers Primary Academy Livingstone Road , Blakenall WS3 1LY | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LY | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Road Academy Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T P Riley Community School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX | 2out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Hawbush Road , WS3 1AG | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,744 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 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruiz Centre Field Road , Bloxwich WS3 3JF | - not rated | 829 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary EBD School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy 60 Thomas Street , Aston B6 4TN | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Community Partnership | Bloxwich Community Partnership, Stan Ball Centre | 286 yd | |
| Walsall Academy | Lichfield Road, Bloxwich | 706 yd | |
| Palace Play, Pantry & Treats | Blakenall Community Centre, Blakenall Row | 723 yd | |
| Best Butties | 251 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 733 yd | |
| Blakenall United Reformed Church | 209 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Rock Tavern | Green Rock Lane, Bloxwich | 336 yd | |
| Kings Head | Ingram Road, Bloxwich | 468 yd | |
| The Victoria | (Formally Bloxwich Excelsior WMC), Victoria Avenue | 730 yd | |
| The Lady Diana | 80/82 Park Road, Bloxwich | 869 yd | |
| Bloxwich Memorial Club | 5 Harrison Street, Bloxwich | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flavour | 66 Valley Road, Bloxwich | 361 yd | |
| Field Road Fish Bar | 112 Field Road, Bloxwich | 611 yd | |
| The Cob Shop | 1A Barracks Lane, Bloxwich | 649 yd | |
| King Cod Chippy | 1 Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich | 672 yd | |
| Crusty Grill | 170 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 185 High Street, Bloxwich | 923 yd | |
| Asda Bloxwich Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Woodall Street | 944 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | Lichfield Road, Bloxwich | 987 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, Market Place | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakenall Community Centre BLAKENALL ROW | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Walsall Academy LICHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Leamore Park SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BLAKENALL LANE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Bloxwich Leisure Centre (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Bloxwich Active Living Centre High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.