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Greenside Way is in Walsall and in Sandwell district. WS5 4BJ is located in the Great Barr with Yew Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Greenside Way, Walsall, WS5 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WS5 4BH, WS5 4EY, WS5 4EZ, WS5 4EX, WS5 4SF, WS5 4SP, WS5 4SR, WS5 4HF, WS5 4BL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS5 4BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%50.4%0.0% 51.0% -0.6%
Male49.6%49.6%0.0% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34%41.1%7.1% 37.9% 3.2%
Married: Opposite sex44.7%47.5%2.8% 44.2% 3.3%
Separated1.4%2.1%0.7% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced9.6%4.6%-5.0% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed10.3%4.6%-5.7% 6.1% -1.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.6%50.4%4.8% 48.4% 2.0%
Good health32.7%31.8%-0.9% 33.6% -1.8%
Fair health11.9%11.2%-0.7% 12.7% -1.5%
Bad health7.9%5.7%-2.2% 4.0% 1.7%
Very bad health1.8%1%-0.8% 1.2% -0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34.7%23.2%-11.5% 18.2% 5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.8%12.2%-4.6% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.8%20.2%4.4% 13.4% 6.8%
Apprenticeship2.1%3.4%1.3% 5.3% -1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%19%5.9% 16.9% 2.1%
Degree or Similar13.7%18.7%5.0% 33.8% -15.1%
Other3.8%3.4%-0.4% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.6%3.3%0.7% 1.1% 2.2%
Indian4.7%8.7%4.0% 3.1% 5.6%
Pakistani0%5%5.0% 2.7% 2.3%
Other Asian2.1%6.1%4.0% 1.6% 4.5%
Black African0.3%1.7%1.4% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean2.4%3.5%1.1% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%0.7%0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
White85.2%66%-19.2% 81.4% -15.4%
Other0.8%2.8%2.0% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.5%79.5%-11.0% 83.2% -3.7%
European Union1.8%5.7%3.9% 6.1% -0.4%
Rest of Europe0.8%0%-0.8% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.3%1%0.7% 2.7% -1.7%
Middle East and Asia4.7%12.1%7.4% 5.6% 6.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%1.7%-0.1% 1.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.5%79.3%-11.2% 83.2% -3.9%
10+ Years0.3%15.9%15.6% 9.8% 6.1%
5-10 Years0.5%1.7%1.2% 2.9% -1.2%
2-5 Years2.4%2.6%0.2% 2.2% 0.4%
Less than 2 years6.3%0.5%-5.8% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.2% 76.7% -8.5%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries4.3% 1.5% 2.8%
Southern Asia3.6% 1.2% 2.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held19.4% 13.5% 5.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.8% 37.2% -6.4%
Christian39.6% 46.2% -6.6%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Muslim11% 6.5% 4.5%
Sikh10.7% 0.9% 9.8%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Greenside Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenside Way was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Greenside Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS5 4BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greenside Way are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Greenside Way, Walsall, WS5 4BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS5 4BJ

Average Price
£362,052
Semi-Detached
£272,349
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£421,854
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greenside Way

Average Price
£256,302
Semi-Detached
£253,542
Terraced
£220,173
Detached
£344,648
Flats/Maisonettes
£115,878
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greenside WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
85 Greenside Way, Walsall, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£415,0002022-11-11 £420,331
99 Greenside Way, Walsall, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£385,0002020-01-08 £515,176
91 Greenside Way, Walsall, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002015-11-13 £308,668
83 Greenside Way, Walsall, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£165,0002014-09-01 £305,832
93 Greenside Way, Walsall, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£119,9002005-07-22 £232,942
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS5 4BJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee116
Part-Time Employee51
Retired39
Looking after home or family27
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)21
Unemployed17
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Construction16
Human health and social work activities15
Transport and storage14
Manufacturing13
Education11
Accommodation and food service activities11
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Real estate activities2
Information and communication2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN
4out of 4 1,041 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
4out of 4 4,046 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowley View Nursery School
149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU
4out of 4 4,922 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX
3out of 4 5,413 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Delves Infant School
Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU
4out of 4 497 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Delves Junior School
Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU
2out of 4 497 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Primary School
Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX
1out of 4 1,270 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Primary School
Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX
- not rated 1,270 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Junior Community School
Delves Road , WS1 3JY
2out of 4 1,411 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG
2out of 4 882 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD
3out of 4 2,213 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road , WS1 2PG
4out of 4 2,271 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU
4out of 4 2,298 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS
- not rated 2,471 yd Academy sponsor led No 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 3,659 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Homeschool
49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB
- not rated 1,024 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
High Point Academy
Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS
- not rated 1,401 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Abu Bakr Girls School
154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ
- not rated 2,363 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Mayfield Preparatory School
Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD
- not rated 2,394 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandwell Community School
Westminster Road , B71 2JN
3out of 4 2,448 yd Pupil referral unit 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Deighton Court1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall440 yd
Dave's CafeDaves Cafe, Walstead Road West986 yd
Leisure United Friar ParkFriar Park Road1,023 yd
RACR A C House, Brockhurst Crescent1,053 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The ArchersThe Archers, Thorncroft Way1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Veggie FryerUnit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House236 yd
Flame Burger337 West Bromwich Road, Walsall559 yd
Maple Grill House22 Maple Drive728 yd
Kings Fish Bar(Longfellow Ltd), 5 Walstead Road808 yd
Kings Fish Bar5 Walstead Road, Walsall808 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Drink Stop & Convenience Store(AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road236 yd
JB ConvenienceDaves Discount, 62 Redwood Road811 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Walstead Road Playing Fields
PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD WALSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches930 yd
Blue Coat Church Of England Academy Playing Fields
DELVES GREEN ROAD
grass pitches937 yd
Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields
Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts964 yd
Joseph Leckie Academy
WALSTEAD ROAD WEST
swimming pool986 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed283 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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