WS1 1PB is an up-and-coming urban area on Bradford Street, 0.4km 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 hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. 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 (310 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 1PB are sourced from Output Area E00168257 (shared with 850 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADFORD STREET, WS1 1PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD STREET, WS1 1PB.
183
36
£ 34,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1PB 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 1PB 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 1PB. 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
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 1PB are high at 310 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
Walsall Studio School
The Ladder School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Caldmore Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- AB Supermarket0.9 km
- Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.4 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
- Bar NV0.2 km
- Black Country Arms0.3 km
- Colliseum0.1 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.4 km
- KFC Walsall0.2 km
- Nando's0.6 km
- Shake and Grill1.0 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Jay's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lee Garden0.9 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.5 km
- J & B Mixed Grill0.0 km
- Munch Doctor0.6 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.2 km
- Bescot Stadium2.4 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Walsall Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11PB · Data under Open Government Licence