38POPULATION
8%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
34%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWS1 2BQ

What social class do the population of WS1 2BQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WS1 2BQ in Walsall, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WS1 2BQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WS12BQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Paddock.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WS1 2BQ is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 55%WHITE
  • 45%NON-WHITE

55% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.8%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WS1 2BQ

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WS1 2BQ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WS1 2BQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WS12BQ Postcode Breakdown

WSAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORBQUNIT
Full PostcodeWS1 2BQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWalsall
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Midlands
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WS12BQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WS1 2BQ postcode is located in the postal town of Walsall. Walsall postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WS1 2BQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Walsall1.6 miles NW
Aldridge2.4 miles E
Willenhall2.9 miles W
Darlaston3 miles W
Wednesbury3.2 miles SW
Upper Stonnall3.6 miles E
Brownhills3.6 miles NE
Streetly3.6 miles E
Bilston4.3 miles W
Holly Lane4.4 miles E
Lower Stonnall4.8 miles NE
Wednesfield4.9 miles W
West Bromwich5 miles S
Coseley5.4 miles W
London109 miles SE
Glasgow241 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff92 miles SW
Liverpool71 miles NW
Southampton119 miles S
Saint Ives121 miles S

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