WS1 1LW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Walsall in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Birchills Leamore ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WS1 1LW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (428 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 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00168257 (shared with 850 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS1 1LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS1 1LW.
183
36
£ 34,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS1 1LW 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
At 79% private renter occupancy, WS1 1LW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS1 1LW. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WS1 1LW are high at 428 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
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Butts Primary School
Queen Mary's High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- AB Supermarket1.0 km
- Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.5 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Pretty Bricks0.9 km
- Bar NV0.4 km
- Black Country Arms0.2 km
- Colliseum0.2 km
- + 23 more
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
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Jay's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Lee Garden0.9 km
- Peppers City Takeout Walsall0.5 km
- J & B Mixed Grill0.1 km
- Munch Doctor0.6 km
- + 49 more
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Walsall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall0.3 km
- Bescot Stadium2.5 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Walsall Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS11LW · Data under Open Government Licence