Area Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WV12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV12 postcode area.

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Population

25,555

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,029 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV12's 70% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £200k.

home £200,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV12 is a postcode district in Walsall, West Midlands, covering 501 active and 94 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WV12 (20%) is characterised by a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WV12 are around £200k, down 0.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV12 at 244 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 43 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 WV12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2393
Shoplifting930
Vehicle crime605
Criminal damage and arson484
Anti-social behaviour460

school Local Schools

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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils
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New Invention Infant School

Good333 pupils
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils
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Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils
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New Invention Junior School

Outstanding358 pupils
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils
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Eastfield Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils
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Eastfield Primary School

Good405 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express Harveys Convenienc
  • Jet
  • Bains
  • Booze Corner
  • Bridge Service Station
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Amery Unionist Club
  • Cross Keys Inn
  • Duke Of Cambridge
  • Jolly Collier
  • Jubilee House (Pub)
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • 242 Coffee Shop Ltd
  • Chilli Peppers
  • Coco Deluxe Ltd
  • Dizzy Kidz
  • Eat Fresh
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores
  • One Stop
  • Tesco
  • The Co-Operative Store
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chip Stop
  • Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway
  • Coppice Farm Fish and Chips
  • Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take
  • Jade Garden
  • + 8 more