WS1 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (450 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00168257 (shared with 850 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS1 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS1 1AE.
183
36
£ 34,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1AE 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 1AE 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 1AE. 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 1AE are high at 450 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
The Ladder School
Walsall Studio School
Butts Primary School
Queen Mary's High School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Chuckery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.7 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- T J Hughes0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.7 km
- XO Wines0.6 km
- Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- Spring Cottage0.4 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.4 km
- KFC Walsall0.2 km
- Nando's0.6 km
- Shake and Grill0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Lee Garden0.8 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.4 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.3 km
- Baguette Heaven0.3 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.4 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.2 km
- Iceland Plc0.6 km
- Leo Shop0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.4 km
- Bescot Stadium2.7 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Walsall Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11AE · Data under Open Government Licence