WS1 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Terret Close, 0.3km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within St Matthew's ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WS1 1EN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS1 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00168243 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TERRET CLOSE, WS1 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERRET CLOSE, WS1 1EN.
223
34
£ 41,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WS1 1EN is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1EN. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 94,000
35 sales · Mean £ 97,185
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WS1 1EN are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Butts Primary School
Queen Mary's High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
The Ladder School
Walsall Studio School
Chuckery Primary School
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Poundland0.6 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- T J Hughes0.6 km
- Waterstone's0.5 km
- Baltic Mini Mart0.5 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Red Lion0.5 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.5 km
- Butts Tavern0.4 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Rock Steady Eddies0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.5 km
- KFC Walsall0.5 km
- Nando's0.7 km
- Shake and Grill0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Lee Garden0.6 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.5 km
- 5 Star Fish Bar0.8 km
- Butts Fish Bar0.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.5 km
- Iceland Plc0.9 km
- Leo Shop0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.7 km
- Bescot Stadium3.0 km
- Bloxwich Station4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11EN · Data under Open Government Licence