Birmingham Road is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 3NE 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 Birmingham Road, Walsall, WS5 3NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 3QA, WS5 3PZ, WS5 3PA, WS5 3PY, WS5 3NF, WS5 3PX, WS5 3NZ, WS5 3PU, WS5 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS5 3NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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 | 23.2% | 21% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 70.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 25.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15% | 19.2% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 42.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14% 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 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 47.1% | 44.9% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 41.8% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 24.6% | 14% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -67.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 21.5% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 19.9% |
In this area, 67.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 67.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 28.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 67.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 28.9% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 1.5% | -25.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 12.9% | 46.2% | -33.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 50.6% | 0.9% | 49.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birmingham Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birmingham Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 110th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £227,700 | 2024-10-17 | £229,674 |
| 316 Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-01-22 | £622,847 |
| 306 Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,250 | 2023-10-02 | £334,296 |
| 308 Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-10-31 | £415,973 |
| 316 Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2020-01-28 | £397,628 |
WS5 3NE 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Infant Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Junior Academy Park Hall Road , WS5 3HF | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Infant School Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU | 4out of 4 | 1,295 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 | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 2,699 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 | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India | 51 - 53 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 886 yd | |
| The King Arthur | T, Liskeard Road | 890 yd | |
| University of Wolverhampton | Walsall Campus, Go Eat World Gorway Road | 893 yd | |
| University of Wolverhampton | Walsall Campus, Gorway Road | 893 yd | |
| Walsall SU Lounge | Walsall Campus, Gorway Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Golf Club | Broadway, Walsall | 501 yd | |
| Gillity Wines & Spirits | 6 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 596 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 450 Birmingham Road, Walsall | 992 yd | |
| Walsall Cricket Club | Gorway Road, Walsall | 1,038 yd | |
| Walsall Rugby Club | Delves Road, Walsall | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Machine | 10 Gillity Avenue, Walsall | 730 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 13 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 871 yd | |
| Cantonese Express | 33 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 886 yd | |
| GGs Kitchen | Rugby Club Walsall, Delves Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | 35 Liskeard Road, Walsall | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Tennis Club Birmingham Road | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Walsall Golf Club BROADWAY | golf | 506 yd |
| Park Hall Community Association (Closed) Park Hall Road | squash courts | 550 yd |
| University Of Wolverhampton (Walsall Site) WALSALL CAMPUS WALSALL CAMPUS GORWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Walstead Road Playing Fields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD WALSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Walsall Cricket Club GORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy Playing Fields DELVES GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Walsall Ymf Cricket Club (Closed) The Grange The Grange King George VI Avenue | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.