18POPULATION
11.5%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WS2 8RH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WS2 8RH 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 8RH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 25%Children
  • 75%Adults

25% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WS28RH male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Pleck.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 40%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WS2 8RH is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 57%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

57% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 80.6%WORKING
  • 11.5%UNEMPLOYED

11.5% 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 8RH 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 8RH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WS2 8RH

Events

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What's on near WS2 8RH

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WS2 8RH

Banks

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Banks near WS2 8RH

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near WS2 8RH

Schools

Schools

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Schools near WS2 8RH

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WS2 8RH

Libraries

Libraries

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WS28RH Postcode Breakdown

WSAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORRHUNIT
Full PostcodeWS2 8RH
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

WS28RH Postal District

Compass Postal District

WS2 8RH 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 8RH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Walsall0.9 miles N
Willenhall1.5 miles NW
Darlaston1.9 miles SW
Wednesbury2.6 miles S
Bilston3 miles W
Wednesfield3.4 miles W
Aldridge3.8 miles E
Coseley4.2 miles SW
Brownhills4.4 miles NE
Upper Stonnall4.9 miles E
West Bromwich4.9 miles S
Streetly5.1 miles E
Wolverhampton5.4 miles W
Holly Lane5.7 miles E
London111 miles SE
Glasgow241 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff91 miles SW
Liverpool70 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives121 miles S

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