Area Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS9 postcode area.

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Population

26,923

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,913 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

WS9 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £278k. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

home £278,226 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS9 is a postcode district in Walsall, West Midlands, covering 626 active and 279 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WS9 (11%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WS9 are around £278k, down 8.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS9 at 252 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WS9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2318
Vehicle crime985
Shoplifting820
Criminal damage and arson516
Anti-social behaviour507

school Local Schools

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Oakwood School

Outstanding132 pupils
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Whetstone Field Primary School

Good230 pupils
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Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good234 pupils
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Good1132 pupils
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Leighswood School

Good562 pupils
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Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barons Court Hotel
  • Fairlawns Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Aldridge Rugby Club
  • Shire Oak Public House
  • Aldridge Conservative & Union Club
  • Aldridge Social Club
  • Aldridge Stick And Wicket Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Aldridge Church Centre
  • Aldridge Wellbeing
  • Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli
  • Aura Indian Restaurant
  • Boatmans Bar and Grill
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Co-op
  • Select N Save
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Stonnall Fish Bar
  • Aldridge Chippy
  • Bek's
  • Buddy's American Pizza
  • Deli Hut
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Echor
  • Especially for You
  • Greggs
  • Home Bargains
  • Royal Mail Letters
  • + 33 more