WS1 1JX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS1 1JX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (305 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00177456 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS1 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS1 1JX.
195
44
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1JX 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.
Area Character
With 63% social renting, WS1 1JX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1JX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WS1 1JX are high at 305 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
The Ladder School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Walsall Studio School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Chuckery Primary School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Queen Mary's High School
Butts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.8 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- T J Hughes0.5 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Red Lion0.5 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
- Bar NV0.6 km
- Black Country Arms0.2 km
- Chuckery Club0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.6 km
- KFC Walsall0.4 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- Shake and Grill1.0 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Lee Garden1.0 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.7 km
- J & B Mixed Grill0.4 km
- Munch Doctor0.3 km
- Sbarro0.3 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.6 km
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11JX · Data under Open Government Licence