Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1EW.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS1 1EW 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

79% of homes in WS1 1EW 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. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.

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

WS1 1EW is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 0.2km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WS1 1EW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (457 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £57k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00168257 (shared with 850 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 1EW. 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

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean22.0%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 56,000

7 sales · Mean £ 56,900

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

Crime rates near WS1 1EW are high at 457 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.

Shoplifting589
Violence and sexual offences486
Drugs135
Public order133
Other theft118

school Local Schools

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The Ladder School

19 pupils0.2 km
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Walsall Studio School

Good260 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Good879 pupils0.5 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils0.6 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
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Butts Primary School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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Queen Mary's High School

Outstanding893 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall

Good205 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • AB Supermarket1.0 km
  • Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.6 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • T J Hughes0.2 km
  • + 90 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
  • Bar NV0.4 km
  • Black Country Arms0.2 km
  • Colliseum0.2 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.4 km
  • KFC Walsall0.2 km
  • Nando's0.6 km
  • Shake and Grill0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Lee Garden0.9 km
  • Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.5 km
  • J & B Mixed Grill0.2 km
  • Munch Doctor0.5 km
  • Sbarro0.2 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Walsall0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall0.3 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.5 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Walsall Rail Station0.3 km