Queens Road, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS4 1HP is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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	46.4%	44.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-6.2%
Male	53.6%	55.2%	1.6%	49.0%	6.2%

Partnership Status

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 WS4 1HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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	22.5%	25.2%	2.7%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	57.3%	-5.6%	44.2%	13.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.1%	5.6%	-1.5%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	6.7%	10.3%	3.6%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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	37.4%	36.7%	-0.7%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	41.7%	44.2%	2.5%	33.6%	10.6%
Fair health	14.4%	15.8%	1.4%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4.7%	2.5%	-2.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 WS4 1HP this area, 31.2% 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 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	31.2%	-5.5%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	11.1%	-1.4%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	10.7%	-3.1%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	5%	6%	1.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19.2%	7.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	20.1%	5.5%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	5.4%	1.7%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	5.1%	5.1%	0.7%	4.4%
Indian	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.6%	88%	-6.6%	81.4%	6.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.5%	91.7%	-5.8%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	5.8%	4.0%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	92.4%	-5.1%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	7.3%	7.3%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Buddhist	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Queens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Queens Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 128th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS4 1HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queens Road are based on 75 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queens Road, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS4 1HP

Average Price
£242,209

Semi-Detached
£229,517

Terraced
£223,658

Detached
£316,591

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£208,467

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queens Road

Average Price
£290,453

Semi-Detached
£253,859

Terraced
£223,848

Detached
£512,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,190

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queens Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 Queens Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,500	2025-09-26	£233,256
74 Queens Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£274,000	2025-03-31	£287,245
69 Queens Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-06-30	£269,622
47B Queens Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-10-28	£340,787
47B Queens Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-09-23	£342,199

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS4 1HP

Employment

WS4 1HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS4 1HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT	4out of 4	3,279 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	3out of 4	4,196 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	4,529 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	4,645 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	5,428 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ	3out of 4	267 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Close County Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL	- not rated	909 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL	- not rated	909 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL	3out of 4	909 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shelford Infant School School Street , Shelfield WS4 1QG	- not rated	1,042 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	1,229 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	1,229 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG	- not rated	1,506 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	- not rated	1,731 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES	- not rated	3,636 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR	3out of 4	5,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB	- not rated	311 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF	- not rated	1,126 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	- not rated	1,229 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	3out of 4	1,229 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS	4out of 4	2,822 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alamins Kitchen	5 Queens Road, Rushall	366 yd
Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli	Westgate, Aldridge	829 yd
Royal Oak Indian Cuisine Bar/Lounge	(Rushall Fort Ltd), Royal Oak Public House	923 yd
Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd	Unit 1, Walkfern Building, Middlemore Lane West	946 yd
Bollywood Tadka	11 Pelsall Lane, Rushall	1,082 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmers Boy	Barns Lane, Rushall	314 yd
Aldridge Sailing Club	Barns Lane, Rushall	562 yd
Rushall Labour Club	Liberty House, Lichfield Road	984 yd
The Boathouse Rushall	(Banana Brewery Ltd), The Boathouse	1,008 yd
Manor Arms	Park Road, Rushall	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Fish Bar	7 Queens Road, Rushall	262 yd
Three Spices	5 Queens Road, Rushall	262 yd
Subway, Heath Service Station	141 Lichfield Road, Shelfield	902 yd
Rushall House Chinese	181 Daw End Lane, Rushall	955 yd
Shelfield Fish Bar	77 Lichfield Road, Shelfield	958 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midcounties Co-operative	The Spring Cottage, Lichfield Road		1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rushall Playing Field LONGCROFT	grass pitches	653 yd
Shelfield Playing Field WILLOWSIDE	grass pitches	673 yd
Rushall Olympic Fc (Dales Lane) RUSHALL OLYMPIC FOOTBALL CLUB RUSHALL OLYMPIC FOOTBALL CLUB DAW END	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.