Area Information for Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA

Bridge Street in Walsall is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the St Matthew's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Walsall and Bloxwich. This page combines information for the address Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WS1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WS1 1JA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Walsall
Ward St Matthew's
Constituency Walsall and Bloxwich * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 9 property sales in Bridge Street, WS1 1JA since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Matthew's), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA:

Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JG
Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JQ
Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JJ
Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JL
Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JZ
Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1HR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WS1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in Bridge Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bridge Street, Walsall consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 124
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 13
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 148
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bridge Street, Walsall contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 86% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 5
Owned with Mortgage 0
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 127
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 148

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 87
Two People 49
Three People 7
Four People 4
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 147

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bridge Street, Walsall consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 87
Family Household 53
Other Household 7
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 75
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 148

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Walsall and Bloxwich constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 105
Female 120
Total 225

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the St Matthew's ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 5
10-14 0
15-19 12
20-24 64
25-29 47
30-34 32
35-39 15
40-44 10
45-49 6
50-54 1
55-59 3
60-64 11
65-69 1
70-74 1
75-79 0
80-84 2
85+ 0
Total 225

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of WS1 1JA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 143
Married 36
Separated 4
Divorced 18
Widowed 4
Total 205

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 98
Good 92
Fair 23
Bad 12
Very Bad 0
Total 225

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 70
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 12
Total 205

Ethnic Group Embed This

Bridge Street, Walsall can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 51% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 114
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 6
Pakistani 29
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 2
Other Asian 5
Black African 26
Black Caribbean 17
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 2
Other 3
Total 224

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bridge Street, Walsall), 59% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 132
European Union 40
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 21
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 223

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 132
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 27
Less Than 2 Years 24
Total 225

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WS1 1JA.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 127
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 48
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 12
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 74
Christian 72
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 49
Sikh 5
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 25
Total 225

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Matthew's ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 46% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 34
Retired 1
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 8
Total 202

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 24
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 145

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 30
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 33
Total 205

Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA is within the St Matthew's policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bridge Street
Neighbourhood Team Address St Matthew's
Lichfield St
Walsall
WS1 1TP
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2810

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WS1 1JA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WS1 1JA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest railway station is Walsall, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Walsall 500 yards
Bescot Stadium 1.6 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 2.2 miles
Bloxwich 2.7 miles
Bloxwich North 3.3 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 4.2 miles
Dudley Port 5.1 miles
Tipton 5.3 miles
Coseley 5.3 miles
Landywood 5.3 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 5.4 miles
The Hawthorns 5.5 miles
Perry Barr 5.7 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 5.7 miles
Blake Street 5.8 miles
Butlers Lane 5.9 miles
Wolverhampton 5.9 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 6.1 miles
Four Oaks 6.3 miles
Langley Green 6.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School, approximately 520 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Walsall Studio School, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Walsall Studio School 400 yards September 2019
    
Blue Coat Church of England Academy 460 yards January 2018
    
Queen Mary's High School 650 yards October 2021
    
Queen Mary's Grammar School 0.7 miles March 2023
    
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 0.8 miles  
West Walsall E-ACT Academy 1.3 miles October 2017
    
Joseph Leckie Academy 1.4 miles October 2021
    
Wood Green Academy 1.8 miles February 2020
    
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School 1.8 miles April 2024
    
Willenhall E-ACT Academy 2.2 miles December 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Saddlers Health Centre, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Allsopp Dental Practice, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Manor Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JA. The nearest is Davis & Samuels Ltd, approximately 280 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WS1 1JA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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