WS3 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Coal Pool in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 WS3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00051962 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS3 1BJ.
320
41
£ 35,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS3 1BJ 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
WS3 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1BJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS3 1BJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
North Walsall Primary Academy
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
Leamore Primary School
Phoenix Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- CO-OP Pharmacy0.5 km
- Leamore Convenience0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Premier0.8 km
- Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Arden Lodge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Vintage Tea Room0.5 km
- Yam!0.5 km
- Gio's Italian0.5 km
- Abdul's Balti House0.8 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Copper Fish0.7 km
- Fancy Pizza0.5 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips1.0 km
- New Oriental Garden0.4 km
- Pizza El Paso0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Railway0.3 km
- Beeches Club0.4 km
- The Crown Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Colebatch's Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.2 km
- Bloxwich Station2.4 km
- Bloxwich North3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS31BJ · Data under Open Government Licence