Westminster Road, Walsall, WS4 1NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS4 1NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	50.6%	49.2%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	49.4%	50.8%	1.4%	49.0%	1.8%

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 1NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	25.6%	35%	9.4%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	51.6%	-3.2%	44.2%	7.4%
Separated	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.2%	4.9%	-4.3%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	7.6%	6.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	0.8%

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	34.7%	39.4%	4.7%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	39.2%	36%	-3.2%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	15.6%	19.9%	4.3%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	8%	4.1%	-3.9%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	2.5%	0.6%	-1.9%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 1NJ this area, 32.5% 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 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	32.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	14.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	11.8%	1.4%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	11%	-3.8%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.3%	3.7%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	14.6%	5.8%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	16%	21.1%	5.1%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	7.2%	1.6%	-5.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% 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%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	1%	1.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Black African	3.5%	0.6%	-2.9%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	90.4%	88.2%	-2.2%	81.4%	6.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	96.2%	93.7%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3.8%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	93.7%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	23.8%	13.5%	10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Westminster Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Pelsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westminster Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pelsall and the 158th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS4 1NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very 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 Westminster Road are based on 62 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 Westminster Road, Walsall, WS4 1NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS4 1NJ

Average Price
£308,961

Semi-Detached
£216,663

Terraced
£184,497

Detached
£344,648

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westminster Road

Average Price
£307,411

Semi-Detached
£292,026

Terraced
£203,867

Detached
£357,748

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westminster Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Westminster Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-06-27	£300,624
40 Westminster Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-05-20	£194,018
10 Westminster Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2021-04-23	£114,410
1 Westminster Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-30	£221,841
19 Westminster Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£293,000	2020-11-04	£360,060

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS4 1NJ

Employment

WS4 1NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
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	2,236 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	4out of 4	3,226 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	3,485 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	4,631 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	4,972 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushall Primary School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NQ	3out of 4	247 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL	3out of 4	582 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radleys Primary School Kings Road , Rushall WS4 1JJ	3out of 4	896 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School Mill Road , Shelfield WS4 1RH	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy Harden Road , Coalpool WS3 1RQ	2out of 4	1,211 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	2out of 4	1,823 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE	4out of 4	2,722 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG	3out of 4	3,022 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walsall Academy Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LX	3out of 4	3,226 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND	3out of 4	3,702 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,021 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	2out of 4	4,066 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG	2out of 4	641 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG	- not rated	838 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN	- not rated	2,324 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG	- not rated	2,796 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Academy Odell Road , Leamore WS3 2ED	3out of 4	3,006 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bollywood Tadka	11 Pelsall Lane, Rushall	217 yd
Alamins Kitchen	5 Queens Road, Rushall	610 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	Mcdonalds Restaurants Limited, Lichfield Road	659 yd
Royal Oak Indian Cuisine Bar/Lounge	(Rushall Fort Ltd), Royal Oak Public House	1,018 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rushall Labour Club	Liberty House, Lichfield Road	235 yd
Aldridge Sailing Club	Barns Lane, Rushall	386 yd
Farmers Boy	Barns Lane, Rushall	724 yd
The Boathouse Rushall	(Banana Brewery Ltd), The Boathouse	1,000 yd
Manor Arms	Park Road, Rushall	1,043 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sweets Kitchen Takeaway	15 Pelsall Lane, Rushall	217 yd
Lucky House	33 Pelsall Lane, Rushall	217 yd
Village Chippy	110 Lichfield Road, Rushall	322 yd
Queens Fish Bar	7 Queens Road, Rushall	704 yd
Three Spices	5 Queens Road, Rushall	704 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rushall Cricket Club PELSALL LANE	grass pitches	330 yd
Rushall Playing Field LONGCROFT	grass pitches	488 yd
Fordbrook EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PELSALL LANE	grass pitches	562 yd
Shelfield Playing Field WILLOWSIDE	grass pitches	768 yd
Rushall Community College (Closed) King George Crescent	grass pitches	789 yd
Manor Farm School (Closed) King George Crescent	grass pitches	789 yd
Manor Farm Community Association COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE KING GEORGE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	811 yd
Rushall Primary School PELSALL LANE	grass pitches	812 yd
King George Crescent King George Crescent	grass pitches	830 yd
Daw End School (Closed) Floyds Lane		894 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	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS4 1NJ