39POPULATION
11.5%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWS2 8SJ

What social class do the population of WS2 8SJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WS2 8SJ 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 8SJ 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

  • 51.3%Male
  • 48.7%Female

From the last census, 51.3% of people in WS28SJ male, and 48.7% female. Men outnumber women 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 8SJ 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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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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WS2 8SJ

Events

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Attractions

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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 8SJ

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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WS2 8SJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WS28SJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWS2 8SJ
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

WS28SJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WS2 8SJ 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 8SJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Walsall0.7 miles NE
Willenhall1.3 miles W
Darlaston2 miles SW
Wednesbury2.9 miles S
Bilston3.1 miles SW
Wednesfield3.3 miles W
Aldridge3.8 miles E
Brownhills4.2 miles NE
Coseley4.3 miles SW
Upper Stonnall4.8 miles E
West Bromwich5.1 miles S
Streetly5.2 miles E
Wolverhampton5.4 miles W
Holly Lane5.9 miles E
London111 miles SE
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff91 miles SW
Liverpool70 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives122 miles S

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