Poplar Avenue, Walsall, WS5 4EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS5 4EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	56%	52.5%	-3.5%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	44%	47.5%	3.5%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 4EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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	27.2%	27.9%	0.7%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	55.5%	4.0%	44.2%	11.3%
Separated	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.1%	5.9%	-1.2%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	11.6%	9.2%	-2.4%	6.1%	3.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.5%	42%	4.5%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	39.2%	35.9%	-3.3%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	18.6%	15.5%	-3.1%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	3.5%	4.4%	0.9%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.5%	25.4%	-7.1%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	13.6%	0.9%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	11%	-5.8%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.9%	3.3%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	14%	5.0%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	25.4%	6.7%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	7.8%	4.8%	-3.0%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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	5.9%	7.6%	1.7%	1.1%	6.5%
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	14.5%	21.6%	7.1%	3.1%	18.5%
Pakistani	7.4%	17.3%	9.9%	2.7%	14.6%
Other Asian	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	64%	43.9%	-20.1%	81.4%	-37.5%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.3% 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	82.6%	76.3%	-6.3%	83.2%	-6.9%
European Union	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	4.1%	4.1%	0.0%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	10.6%	15.8%	5.2%	5.6%	10.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.3%	76.3%	-6.0%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	2.1%	17.5%	15.4%	9.8%	7.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	3.8%	2.9%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	3.2%	1.5%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	11.5%	0.9%	-10.6%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	3.2%	1.2%	2.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.3%	37.2%	-20.9%
Christian	32.4%	46.2%	-13.8%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	7.9%	1.7%	6.2%
Muslim	27.4%	6.5%	20.9%
Sikh	13.4%	0.9%	12.5%
Not answered	0.9%	6.0%	-5.1%

Safety

Is Poplar Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Avenue was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplar Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 273rd highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WS5 4EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Poplar Avenue are based on 176 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Walsall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poplar Avenue, Walsall, WS5 4EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS5 4EU

Average Price
£320,087

Semi-Detached
£327,282

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£314,690

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Avenue

Average Price
£195,969

Semi-Detached
£198,241

Terraced
£185,452

Detached
£301,398

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,409

Other
£116,617

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Poplar Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£244,995	2015-11-13	£391,618
18 Poplar Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2014-09-01	£280,299
8 Poplar Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2012-01-24	£342,569
2 Poplar Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2009-12-09	£290,441
18 Poplar Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2007-07-26	£316,045

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS5 4EU

Employment

WS5 4EU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	21
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	1

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	866 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP	4out of 4	3,888 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU	4out of 4	4,962 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	267 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Delves Junior School Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU	2out of 4	267 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY	2out of 4	1,155 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX	1out of 4	1,222 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX	- not rated	1,222 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	756 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG	4out of 4	2,010 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD	3out of 4	2,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wood Green Academy Wood Green Road , WS10 9QU	4out of 4	2,309 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND	3out of 4	2,386 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	3,419 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	1,217 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS	- not rated	1,563 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD	- not rated	2,134 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ	- not rated	2,189 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL	- not rated	2,574 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deighton Court	1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall	410 yd
Dave's Cafe	Daves Cafe, Walstead Road West	887 yd
RAC	R A C House, Brockhurst Crescent	1,012 yd
Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd-HAF Walsall Delivery	Walsall Rugby Club, Delves Road	1,057 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Archers	The Archers, Thorncroft Way		1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flame Burger	337 West Bromwich Road, Walsall	417 yd
Veggie Fryer	Unit 1 (VF Walsall Ltd), Forest House	448 yd
Maple Grill House	22 Maple Drive	634 yd
Kings Fish Bar	(Longfellow Ltd), 5 Walstead Road	640 yd
Kings Fish Bar	5 Walstead Road, Walsall	640 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Drink Stop & Convenience Store	(AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road	448 yd
JB Convenience	Daves Discount, 62 Redwood Road	788 yd
Co-Operative Food	1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blue Coat Church Of England Academy Playing Fields DELVES GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	676 yd
Walstead Road Playing Fields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD WALSTEAD ROAD	grass pitches	757 yd
Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	783 yd
Joseph Leckie Academy WALSTEAD ROAD WEST	swimming pool	869 yd
Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,019 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS5 4EU