Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BRIDGE STREET, WS1 1JZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

225

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS1 1JZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, WS1 1JZ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WS1 1JZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WS1 1JZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are high (368 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00177434 (shared with 14 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 1JZ. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.9%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean20.1%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,275

2 sales · Mean £ 92,275

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

Crime rates near WS1 1JZ are high at 368 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.

Shoplifting475
Violence and sexual offences439
Drugs117
Public order115
Other theft94

school Local Schools

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The Ladder School

19 pupils0.2 km
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Walsall Studio School

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Good879 pupils0.4 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils0.4 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils0.5 km
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Chuckery Primary School

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Mary's High School

Outstanding893 pupils0.6 km
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Butts Primary School

Good236 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.7 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • T J Hughes0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 81 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
  • Bar NV0.6 km
  • Black Country Arms0.1 km
  • Chuckery Club0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.5 km
  • KFC Walsall0.4 km
  • Nando's0.8 km
  • Shake and Grill1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Lee Garden1.0 km
  • Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.6 km
  • J & B Mixed Grill0.4 km
  • Munch Doctor0.4 km
  • Sbarro0.2 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Walsall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall0.5 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.6 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Walsall Rail Station0.5 km