The postcode WS5 3BQ is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WS5 3BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS5 3BQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WS5 3BQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.
The closest road name to WS5 3BQ is St Ives Road which is centered 130 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Redruth Rd and is 195 m away. The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 2.76 km away.
The closest primary school to WS5 3BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Park Hall Junior Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queen Mary's Grammar School.
The local pub for residents of WS5 3BQ is The Windmill and is 3.73 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 31, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 3.71 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WS5 3BQ is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Walsall Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WS5 3BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS5 3BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS5 3BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WS5 3BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 654 m | |
| Park Hall Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 654 m |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.38 km | |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 1.58 km |
| Mayfield Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Yew Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.71 km |
| Chuckery Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Delves Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Outstanding (February 24, 2016) | 1.93 km |
| Delves Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.93 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.96 km |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| Hydesville Tower School | Independent school | 2-16 | 2.09 km | |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (December 17, 2014) | 2.13 km |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Walsall Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Queen Mary's High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 13, 2021) | 2.5 km |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr | Academy | 11-19 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS5 3BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 3.58 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 3.66 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 3.66 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 3.71 km | |
| The Windmill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 31, 2018 | 3.73 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 3.86 km | |
| Coronation Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 19, 2016 | 3.87 km | |
| Park Hill Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 3.87 km | |
| Park Hill Fish Chip | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 27, 2021 | 3.87 km | |
| Park Hill Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 3.87 km | |
| Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 3.87 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.88 km | |
| Wood Green Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 4.06 km | |
| Supersave Discount | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 4.15 km | |
| The Friar | Awaiting Inspection | 4.15 km | |
| Tip Top Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 4.15 km | |
| Digger News & Booze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 4.2 km | |
| Park Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 4.21 km | |
| Chicago Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2017 | 4.21 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 4.22 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS5 3BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Redruth Rd | 195 m | |
| Redruth Rd | 205 m | |
| Wood End Rd | 281 m | |
| Wood End Rd | 313 m | |
| Appledore Rd | 385 m | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station | 3.2 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS5 3BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Spinney | 1.02 km | |
| Hayhead Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 1.68 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.92 km |
| Potter's Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Birch Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Hatherton Lake | 2.34 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 2.4 km | |
| High Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Barr Common | 2.86 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Lady Pool | 2.99 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 3.36 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.42 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WS5 3BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57566600 |
| Longitude | -1.94720400 |
| OS Easting | 403675 |
| OS Northing | 0297540 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall South |
| Electoral Ward | Pheasey Park Farm |
| Local Authority District | Walsall |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000030 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Walsall Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Walsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021219 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 039 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 039A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B1 |