Park Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 3JU 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 Park Road, Walsall, WS5 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 3JX, WS5 3JS, WS5 3LF, WS5 3LG, WS5 3LU, WS5 3LH, WS5 3JZ, WS5 3LL, WS5 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS5 3JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 54.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 45.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 3JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 17.9% | 26.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.6% | 59.4% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 41.1% | 46.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 16.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 46.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23% | 37% | 14.0% | 3.1% | 33.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 63% | 44.2% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 84.7% | 81.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 81.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 0.5% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 30.6% | 0.9% | 29.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 141st lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Park Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2024-11-08 | £879,277 |
| 42 Park Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-11-20 | £841,066 |
| 52 Park Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £793,000 | 2023-10-27 | £810,812 |
| 21 Park Road, Walsall, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2023-01-10 | £415,312 |
| 25 Park Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-07-22 | £1,076,053 |
WS5 3JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3JU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS5 3JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,279 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 Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 1out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Great Barr B43 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,984 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 | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Recreation Centre | University of Aston, Birmingham Road | 644 yd | |
| The King Arthur | T, Liskeard Road | 850 yd | |
| Little India | 51 - 53 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 852 yd | |
| Helping Hands After School | C/o St Margarets C of E School, 301-303 Birmingham Road | 937 yd | |
| Basmati Restaurant | 230 Birmingham Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 450 Birmingham Road, Walsall | 394 yd | |
| Beacon Harvester | 222 Birmingham Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Plaice | 13 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 824 yd | |
| Cantonese Express | 33 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 852 yd | |
| Mustafa Chip Shop | 232 Birmingham Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | 35 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Rufc (Charles Lewis Memorial Ground) Birmingham Road | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| West Bromwich Albion (Palm Training Ground) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Aston University (Recreation Centre) UNIVERSITY RECREATION GROUNDS UNIVERSITY RECREATION GROUNDS BIRMINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 646 yd |
| Handsworth Rufc (Walstead Road) Walstead Road | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Park Hall Community Association (Closed) Park Hall Road | squash courts | 876 yd |
| Great Barr Golf Club CHAPEL LANE | golf | 1,091 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 | 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 | 67.6% |
| 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 256.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 256.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.