115POPULATION
21.4%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
WS2 8QJLocal Map
Approximate address for WS2 8QJ:
IntroductionWS2 8QJ

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the WS2 8QJ postcode area in Walsall.

We've got loads of statistics for WS2 8QJ, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

WS Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsWS2 8QJ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 33%Children
  • 68%Adults

33% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.2%Male
  • 47.8%Female

From the last census, 52.2% of people in WS28QJ male, and 47.8% female. Men outnumber women in Birchills Leamore.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 50%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

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WS2 8QJ is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 42%WHITE
  • 59%NON-WHITE

42% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 70.2%WORKING
  • 21.4%UNEMPLOYED

21.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for WS2 8QJ

Discover WS2 8QJ

People and Demographics

WS2 8QJ
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in WS2 8QJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WS2 8QJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around WS2 8QJ, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in WS2 8QJ

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

WS2 8QJ Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around WS2 8QJ reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

WS2 8QJ Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area WS28QJ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in WS2 8QJ

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the WS2 8QJ area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near WS2 8QJ

Travel & Transport

WS2 8QJ
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to WS2 8QJ.

Travel around WS2 8QJ

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near WS2 8QJ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the WS2 8QJ area.

Taxis near WS2 8QJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near WS2 8QJ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near WS2 8QJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

WS2 8QJ
Events near WS2 8QJ

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around WS2 8QJ.

What's on near WS2 8QJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near WS2 8QJ, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near WS2 8QJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area WS2 8QJ.

Hotels near WS2 8QJ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near WS2 8QJ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information WS2 8QJ

Local Amenities

WS2 8QJ
Banks near WS2 8QJ

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in WS2 8QJ. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near WS2 8QJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WS2 8QJ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WS2 8QJ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WS2 8QJ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WS2 8QJ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres WS2 8QJ

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in WS2 8QJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near WS2 8QJ.

Emergencies in WS2 8QJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in WS2 8QJ

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around WS2 8QJ. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in WS2 8QJ

Your views ofWS2 8QJ

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of Ws28qj right now. If you live in Ws28qj or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of WS2 8QJ

People need your local expertise. If you live in WS2 8QJ or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the WS2 8QJ postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationWS2 8QJ

WS28QJ Postcode Breakdown

WSAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORQJUNIT
Full PostcodeWS2 8QJ
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

WS28QJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WS2 8QJ 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 8QJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Walsall0.6 miles N
Willenhall1.6 miles W
Darlaston2.3 miles SW
Wednesbury3 miles S
Aldridge3.4 miles E
Bilston3.4 miles W
Wednesfield3.7 miles W
Brownhills3.9 miles NE
Upper Stonnall4.4 miles E
Coseley4.7 miles SW
Streetly4.8 miles E
West Bromwich5.2 miles S
Lower Stonnall5.6 miles E
Holly Lane5.6 miles E
London111 miles SE
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff92 miles SW
Liverpool70 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives122 miles S

Staffordshire and Stoke On Trent to celebrate English Tourism Week

People are being reminded about the many great attractions and locations just waiting to be explored in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent as part of the county's celebrations for English Tourism Week.

Staffordshire County Council

Stoke-on-Trent City Council by-election called following councillor resignation

Voters in Meir North will go to the polls on May 2

Stoke Sentinel

Community order for shop owner selling counterfeit tobacco

A shop owner in Kidsgrove has been given a community order and ordered to pay fines and costs for selling counterfeit tobacco.

Staffordshire County Council

Defibrillator installed in memory of man's father

Ken Burton, 82, died after being told there were no ambulances available to take him to hospital.

BBC News

Major road improvement scheme set for completion

A major road improvement scheme to the north of Stafford will be completed on Sunday March 24.

Staffordshire County Council

Children's SEND services inconsistent, report says

Stoke-on-Trent City Council said it would take on board the report's findings and make improvements.

BBC News

School refurbishments could be given the green light

A total of 56 million will be spent on building new schools, and maintaining and improving existing ones in Staffordshire over the coming year.

Staffordshire County Council

The ghost stations surviving despite lack of use

A number of railway stations are kept open only because it would be more expensive to close them.

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

52.59208
-1.996872