Lichfield Road, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS4 1SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	51.1%	49.6%	-1.5%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	48.9%	50.4%	1.5%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	26.2%	32%	5.8%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	48%	-2.2%	44.2%	3.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.9%	6.8%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	12.1%	10.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	4.4%

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	40.3%	42.3%	2.0%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	36.3%	30.4%	-5.9%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	15%	18.6%	3.6%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	5.3%	5.8%	0.5%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.4%	20.9%	-9.5%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	5.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	12.6%	0.8%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	2.8%	-2.6%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	22.1%	12.2%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	28.1%	34.7%	6.6%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	4.2%	1.5%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.6%	8.9%	6.3%	3.1%	5.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	5.5%	5.2%	2.7%	2.8%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	1.0%	2.4%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.9%	0.9%
White	85.3%	74.9%	-10.4%	81.4%	-6.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	92.6%	89.6%	-3.0%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	4.2%	1.0%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	89.8%	-2.0%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.6%	7.5%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.3%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.1%	37.2%	-11.1%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Sikh	7.6%	0.9%	6.7%
Not answered	14.4%	6.0%	8.4%

Safety

Is Lichfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lichfield Road was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lichfield Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 358th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

🔎 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 1SA, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Lichfield Road are based on 1355 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 Lichfield Road, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS4 1SA

Average Price
£390,767

Semi-Detached
£337,877

Terraced
£355,741

Detached
£463,640

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,335,014

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lichfield Road

Average Price
£296,503

Semi-Detached
£291,625

Terraced
£239,438

Detached
£377,685

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,246

Other
£1,052,267

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lichfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
272 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-02-26	£263,444
252 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-09-06	£352,572
216 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-10-06	£313,158
232 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£344,000	2022-08-17	£373,277
244 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-04-08	£198,124

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS4 1SA

Employment

WS4 1SA 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	116
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	54
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	23
Manufacturing	17
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	2,260 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR	4out of 4	3,379 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU	4out of 4	3,477 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	3,586 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN	4out of 4	4,340 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Avenue , Coalpool WS3 1SP	3out of 4	754 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy Harden Road , Coalpool WS3 1RQ	2out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rushall Primary School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NQ	3out of 4	1,300 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH	3out of 4	1,428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Walsall Primary Academy Derby Street , WS2 7BH	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,575 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL	3out of 4	2,563 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND	3out of 4	2,577 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW	2out of 4	2,973 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	1,876 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	3,656 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	622 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abu Bakr Boys School Kent Street , WS2 7AN	- not rated	1,383 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG	- not rated	1,697 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Leaf Centre Pelsall Lane , WS4 1NG	- not rated	1,893 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN	- not rated	2,012 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurant	Mcdonalds Restaurants Limited, Lichfield Road	493 yd
Gio's Italian	28 New Forest Road, Walsall	916 yd
Yam!	Ryecroft Community Hub, 28 New Forest Road	916 yd
Bollywood Tadka	11 Pelsall Lane, Rushall	936 yd
Royal Oak Indian Cuisine Bar/Lounge	(Rushall Fort Ltd), Royal Oak Public House	1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rushall Labour Club	Liberty House, Lichfield Road	939 yd
Manor Arms	Park Road, Rushall	957 yd
The Boathouse Rushall	(Banana Brewery Ltd), The Boathouse	976 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grill Guyz	136B-138B Dartmouth Avenue, Walsall	808 yd
Village Chippy	110 Lichfield Road, Rushall	829 yd
Rushall House Chinese	181 Daw End Lane, Rushall	863 yd
Ryecroft Fish Bar	2 Ryecroft Place, Walsall	919 yd
Lucky Garden	142 Dartmouth Avenue, Walsall	928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George Crescent King George Crescent	grass pitches	408 yd
Rushall Community College (Closed) King George Crescent	grass pitches	527 yd
Manor Farm School (Closed) King George Crescent	grass pitches	527 yd
Manor Farm Community Association COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE KING GEORGE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	590 yd
Daw End School (Closed) Floyds Lane		743 yd
Rushall Olympic Fc (Dales Lane) RUSHALL OLYMPIC FOOTBALL CLUB RUSHALL OLYMPIC FOOTBALL CLUB DAW END	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,048 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	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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