24POPULATION
26.4%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWS2 8PX

What social class do the population of WS2 8PX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WS2 8PX 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 WS2 8PX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 35%Children
  • 65%Adults

35% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WS28PX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Pleck.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 52%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WS2 8PX is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 27%WHITE
  • 73%NON-WHITE

27% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 65%WORKING
  • 26.4%UNEMPLOYED

26.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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WS2 8PX Demographics

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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near WS2 8PX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WS2 8PX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WS2 8PX

Events

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What's on near WS2 8PX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WS2 8PX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WS2 8PX

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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Police Stations in WS2 8PX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WS2 8PX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WS2 8PX

Libraries

Libraries

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WS28PX Postcode Breakdown

WSAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORPXUNIT
Full PostcodeWS2 8PX
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

WS28PX Postal District

Compass Postal District

WS2 8PX 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 WS2 8PX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Walsall0.8 miles N
Willenhall1.8 miles W
Darlaston2.2 miles SW
Wednesbury2.8 miles S
Bilston3.3 miles W
Aldridge3.4 miles E
Wednesfield3.8 miles W
Brownhills4.1 miles NE
Upper Stonnall4.5 miles E
Coseley4.5 miles SW
Streetly4.7 miles E
West Bromwich4.9 miles S
Holly Lane5.4 miles E
Lower Stonnall5.7 miles E
London110 miles SE
Glasgow241 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff91 miles SW
Liverpool71 miles NW
Southampton119 miles S
Saint Ives122 miles S

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