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.
WV12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV12 postcode area.
25,555
43
£ 35,029 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lane Head Nursery School
New Invention Infant School
Short Heath Junior School
Pool Hayes Primary School
New Invention Junior School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Eastfield Nursery School
Eastfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Lifestyle Express Harveys Convenienc
- Jet
- Bains
- Booze Corner
- Bridge Service Station
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Amery Unionist Club
- Cross Keys Inn
- Duke Of Cambridge
- Jolly Collier
- Jubilee House (Pub)
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- 242 Coffee Shop Ltd
- Chilli Peppers
- Coco Deluxe Ltd
- Dizzy Kidz
- Eat Fresh
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Food Stores
- One Stop
- Tesco
- The Co-Operative Store
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chip Stop
- Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway
- Coppice Farm Fish and Chips
- Golden Gate Chinese & Cantonese Take
- Jade Garden
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: WV12 · Data under Open Government Licence