WS1 1NR is an up-and-coming urban area on St Pauls Street, 0.2km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are high (622 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 1NR are sourced from Output Area E00168257 (shared with 850 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS STREET, WS1 1NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS STREET, WS1 1NR.
183
36
£ 34,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1NR 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
79% of homes in WS1 1NR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1NR. The average age is 36.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WS1 1NR are high at 622 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.
school Local Schools
Walsall Studio School
The Ladder School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Butts Primary School
Queen Mary's High School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- AB Supermarket0.8 km
- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.6 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Superdrug0.1 km
- T J Hughes0.1 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Red Lion0.1 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.7 km
- XO Wines0.6 km
- Brewers Fayre0.3 km
- Spring Cottage0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.2 km
- KFC Walsall0.1 km
- Nando's0.4 km
- Shake and Grill0.7 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Jay's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lee Garden0.7 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.3 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Caldmore Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.4 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.2 km
- Iceland Plc0.5 km
- Leo Shop0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.2 km
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Walsall Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11NR · Data under Open Government Licence