Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1JQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

195

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: WS1 1JQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

WS1 1JQ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

home £176,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS1 1JQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 0.2km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS1 1JQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% 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 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00177456 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1JQ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 198,000

1 sales · Mean £ 198,000

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WS1 1JQ are high at 345 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting474
Violence and sexual offences448
Public order119
Drugs113
Other theft90

school Local Schools

A

The Ladder School

19 pupils0.3 km
S

Walsall Studio School

Good260 pupils0.4 km
S

Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Good879 pupils0.4 km
P

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils0.5 km
S

Queen Mary's High School

Outstanding893 pupils0.6 km
P

Chuckery Primary School

Good449 pupils0.6 km
P

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
P

Butts Primary School

Good236 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.8 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • T J Hughes0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
  • Bar NV0.6 km
  • Black Country Arms0.2 km
  • Chuckery Club0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.5 km
  • KFC Walsall0.4 km
  • Nando's0.8 km
  • Shake and Grill0.9 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Lee Garden0.9 km
  • Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.6 km
  • J & B Mixed Grill0.4 km
  • Munch Doctor0.4 km
  • Sbarro0.3 km
  • + 43 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.3 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge Walsall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall0.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.6 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Walsall Rail Station0.5 km