Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

TERRET CLOSE, WS1 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERRET CLOSE, WS1 1EN.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS1 1EN is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS1 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Terret Close, 0.3km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within St Matthew's ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WS1 1EN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% 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. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.5% 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00168243 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1EN. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.2%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 94,000

35 sales · Mean £ 97,185

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

Crime rates near WS1 1EN are high at 167 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.

Violence and sexual offences315
Shoplifting205
Public order75
Vehicle crime60
Criminal damage and arson55

school Local Schools

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Butts Primary School

Good236 pupils0.2 km
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Queen Mary's High School

Outstanding893 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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The Ladder School

19 pupils0.7 km
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Walsall Studio School

Good260 pupils0.7 km
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Chuckery Primary School

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Birchills Church of England Community Academy

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Good879 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • T J Hughes0.6 km
  • Waterstone's0.5 km
  • Baltic Mini Mart0.5 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Pretty Bricks0.5 km
  • Butts Tavern0.4 km
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Rock Steady Eddies0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.5 km
  • KFC Walsall0.5 km
  • Nando's0.7 km
  • Shake and Grill0.6 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Lee Garden0.6 km
  • Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.5 km
  • 5 Star Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Butts Fish Bar0.5 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Plc0.9 km
  • Leo Shop0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Walsall0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall0.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.0 km