WS1 1JQ 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS1 1JQ is 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% 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 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00177456 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1JQ.
195
44
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1JQ 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
WS1 1JQ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1JQ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 198,000
1 sales · Mean £ 198,000
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WS1 1JQ are high at 345 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
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Queen Mary's High School
Chuckery Primary School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Butts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.8 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- T J Hughes0.4 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Red Lion0.5 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
- Bar NV0.6 km
- Black Country Arms0.2 km
- Chuckery Club0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.5 km
- KFC Walsall0.4 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- Shake and Grill0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Lee Garden0.9 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.6 km
- J & B Mixed Grill0.4 km
- Munch Doctor0.4 km
- Sbarro0.3 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.5 km
- Bescot Stadium2.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Walsall Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11JQ · Data under Open Government Licence