WS3 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stag Crescent, 0.3km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00051958 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAG CRESCENT, WS3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAG CRESCENT, WS3 1AD.
379
31
£ 35,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS3 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, WS3 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1AD. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS3 1AD has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
North Walsall Primary Academy
Valley Nursery School
Leamore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Vogue Catering0.9 km
- Midlands Langar Seva Society0.9 km
- Penguin Cafe0.9 km
- Susannah's Snack Bar0.8 km
- The Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway0.8 km
- Beeches Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Coalpool Convenience0.8 km
- Leamore Wines0.6 km
- Family Choice1.0 km
- The Oak (Supermarket)0.7 km
- CO-OP Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Perfect Cafe & Shake Ltd1.0 km
- Welcome House1.0 km
- Grill Guyz0.3 km
- Hing Wah Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Lucky Garden0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.5 km
- Bloxwich Station2.6 km
- Bloxwich North3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS31AD · Data under Open Government Licence