Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LYSWAYS STREET, WS1 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYSWAYS STREET, WS1 3AA.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS1 3AA 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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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS1 3AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS1 3AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lysways Street, 0.5km from Doveridge in Walsall. Administratively it sits within St Matthew's ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WS1 3AA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, 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 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00052404 (shared with 38 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 3AA. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Semi-Detached

£ 239,500

2 sales · Mean £ 239,500

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

Crime around WS1 3AA is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences169
Vehicle crime36
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils0.1 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Good879 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 km
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Caldmore Primary Academy

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils0.5 km
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The Ladder School

19 pupils0.6 km
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Walsall Studio School

Good260 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Ajay's News0.7 km
  • Binder Sweet Centre Ltd0.7 km
  • Poundland Ltd CSC - HO0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • T J Hughes0.9 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • KFC Walsall0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest)0.6 km
  • Asgard Games UK0.6 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Bar NV0.8 km
  • Black Country Arms0.6 km
  • Chuckery Club0.7 km
  • Colliseum0.7 km
  • The Watering Trough0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Plc0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • J & B Mixed Grill0.7 km
  • Munch Doctor0.3 km
  • Sbarro0.6 km
  • Greggs plc0.7 km
  • Hollywood Pizza0.7 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall0.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.2 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.1 km