Sutton Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 3AQ is located in the Paddock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Road, Walsall, WS5 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 3AG, WS5 3PH, WS1 2PZ, WS1 2DD, WS1 2PX, WS5 3PL, WS5 3PJ, WS5 3PN, WS5 3PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS5 3AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.3% | 48.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 WS5 3AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 56.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 40.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.2% 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 | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.2% | 19.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 26.6% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 50.3% | 28.2% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -53.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 13.6% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 80.8% | 78.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 18.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 78.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 20.2% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 1.3% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Sikh | 24.4% | 0.9% | 23.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% higher than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 315th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 186.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2020-04-30 | £406,431 |
| 114 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-08-27 | £641,020 |
| 156 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-09-18 | £366,578 |
| 148 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-08-24 | £232,153 |
| 158 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2015-10-16 | £422,234 |
WS5 3AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS5 3AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Junior Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd | 33 Lincoln Road, Walsall | 1,086 yd | |
| Chuckery Cafe | 3 Selborne Street, Walsall | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillity Wines & Spirits | 6 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 229 yd | |
| Broadway Toby Carvery | The Broadway, Broadway North | 433 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 27 Lumley Road, Walsall | 747 yd | |
| Chuckery Club | 44 Beacon Street, Walsall | 802 yd | |
| The Longhorn | Longhorn, 255 Sutton Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Machine | 10 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 140 yd | |
| Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts | Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | 302 Sutton Road, Walsall | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Ymf Cricket Club (Closed) The Grange The Grange King George VI Avenue | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Walsall Ypf Cricket Club SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Grange Golf Course (Closed) Broadway North | golf | 569 yd |
| Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Mayfield Preparatory School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Walsall Tennis Club Birmingham Road | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Park Hall Community Association (Closed) Park Hall Road | squash courts | 1,053 yd |
| Walsall Cricket Club GORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.