Bell Drive is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS5 4PX is located in the Palfrey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bell Drive, Walsall, WS5 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS5 4JL, WS5 4DW, WS5 4JN, WS5 4PU, WS5 4DN, WS5 4NH, WS5 4JR, WS5 4DP, WS5 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS5 4PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 34.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 47.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 31% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 21.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 29.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% 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 | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 25.3% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 63.6% | 48.4% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 85.2% | 79.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 78.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0.7% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 17.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Drive was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Palfrey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey and the 380th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bell Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £192,676 |
| 9 Bell Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-06-05 | £161,182 |
| 6 Bell Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2007-11-09 | £218,715 |
| 6 Bell Drive, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £54,950 | 2001-01-19 | £221,680 |
WS5 4PX 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Infant School Botany Road , Delves WS5 4PU | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Junior School Bell Lane , Delves WS5 4PU | 2out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 1out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior Community School Delves Road , WS1 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deighton Court | 1 Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall | 866 yd | |
| Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd-HAF Walsall Delivery | Walsall Rugby Club, Delves Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Golf Club | Broadway, Walsall | 812 yd | |
| The Archers | The Archers, Thorncroft Way | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grill House | 22 Maple Drive | 338 yd | |
| Oscar China | 26 Redwood Road | 574 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish Bar | 58 Redwood Road | 574 yd | |
| Flame Burger | 337 West Bromwich Road, Walsall | 779 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | (Longfellow Ltd), 5 Walstead Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB Convenience | Daves Discount, 62 Redwood Road | 574 yd | |
| New Drink Stop & Convenience Store | (AHP Enterprise UK Ltd), 1 Walsall Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walstead Road Playing Fields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD WALSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy Playing Fields DELVES GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Walsall Golf Club BROADWAY | golf | 799 yd |
| Walsall Rugby Club DELVES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Handsworth Rufc (Walstead Road) Walstead Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Playing Fields Recreation Ground Recreation Ground WEST BROMWICH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 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 | 31.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.0% |
| 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 | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.