Launceston Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 3EB 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 Launceston Road, Walsall, WS5 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 3EG, WS5 3ED, WS5 3EE, WS5 3EZ, WS5 3HS, WS5 3EU, WS5 3EF, WS5 3EY, WS5 3LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS5 3EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 18.7% | 23.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.5% | 63% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 39.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 40.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.6% | 15.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 42.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.2% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 26.9% | 33.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 30.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 48.8% | 36.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -45.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 81.3% | 79.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 78.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 0.3% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 30.3% | 0.9% | 29.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Launceston Road was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Launceston Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Paddock and the 199th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Launceston Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-30 | £356,703 |
| 32 Launceston Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2023-02-24 | £334,004 |
| 34 Launceston Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-12-09 | £412,090 |
| 23 Launceston Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2021-03-04 | £445,309 |
| 8 Launceston Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-03 | £379,174 |
WS5 3EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Junior School Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | - not rated | 602 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Junior Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Infant School Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | - not rated | 681 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartmouth High School Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 3,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Boys School 154-156 Wednesbury Road , WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Palfrey Girls School 72 Queen Mary Street , Palfrey WS1 4AB | - not rated | 3,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Arthur | T, Liskeard Road | 262 yd | |
| Little India | 51 - 53 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 450 Birmingham Road, Walsall | 847 yd | |
| The Longhorn | Longhorn, 255 Sutton Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Express | 33 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 266 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 13 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | 35 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 266 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 302 Sutton Road, Walsall | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Community Association (Closed) Park Hall Road | squash courts | 602 yd |
| Handsworth Rufc (Charles Lewis Memorial Ground) Birmingham Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.