walsall WS1 Postcodes
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Walsall (WS1)
The WS1 postcode area is located in the Walsall postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1214 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the WS1 postcode area, including Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Walsall, Wednesbury which come under the local authority of the Walsall Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in WS1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WS1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The WS1 postcode, situated in the Walsall district of the West Midlands county, is made up of parts of both the town of Walsall as well as Bloxwich and is home to a population of roughly 28,000.
The postcode has been in use since the late 19th century when it was introduced to replace the system of alphabetical codes that had existed previously. It is made up of two main areas: WS1, which covers the town of Walsall; and WS2, which extends to surrounding areas such as Bloxwich and Willenhall.
The WS1 postcode covers a large section of the town, including the town centre, Friar Park, Pleck, Little Bloxwich, Caldmore, Paddock and, further out, venues in Palfrey and Blakenall Heath. Shopping and local amenities can be found at the Saddlers Shopping Centre, the Bentley Mill Shopping Park, Walsall Market and numerous independent shops in the town centre.
For recreational activities, the region is served by a number of parks such as St. Matthew's Park, Ednesbury Park, Highfields Park and Barr Beacon. Further afield, the postcode reaches the Chasewater reservoir and country park which offers something for everyone, from walking and cycling to fishing and kayaking.
When it comes to education, the postcode is served by a large number of schools, from primary schools to further education academies and universities. These include primary schools such as Walsall Wood Primary, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Peter's and Bilston Primary; secondary schools such as Walsall Academy, St. Matthew's and Queen Mary; and higher education establishments such as the University of Wolverhampton, Birmingham City University and the University College Birmingham.
The transport links to the WS1 postcode are highly impressive, with regular buses providing connections to Walsall and surrounding areas and the M6 providing easy access to Birmingham, Nottingham and further afield. In addition, there are two railway stations located in the postcode area, Bloxwich and Walsall, providing a direct link to Birmingham New Street.
To sum up, the WS1 postcode in the Walsall district is an area of diversity and opportunity with a plenitude of amenities, activities, educational institutions and transport links that makes it an attractive place to both live and visit!
Demographics
West Midlands
WS1 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.
West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.
West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WS1 |
| Postal Town | Walsall |
| MSOA Name | Walsall 030 |
| LSOA Name | Walsall 030A |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WS1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WS1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.