Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

STAG HILL ROAD, WS3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAG HILL ROAD, WS3 1AX.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1AX 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, WS3 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS3 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stag Hill Road, 0.4km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00051958 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1AX. 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

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 92,725

2 sales · Mean £ 92,725

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS3 1AX 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.

Violence and sexual offences139
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime25
Other theft12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.3 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.4 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils1.1 km
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North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils1.1 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Vogue Catering0.8 km
  • Blakenall United Reformed Church1.0 km
  • Chad's Chippy1.0 km
  • Abdul's Balti House1.0 km
  • Midlands Langar Seva Society0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Railway0.7 km
  • Beeches Club0.6 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Coalpool Convenience0.8 km
  • Leamore Wines0.5 km
  • Family Choice0.9 km
  • J & N Super Foodstore (Nisa Local)1.0 km
  • Kirbywood Meats1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Perfect Cafe & Shake Ltd0.8 km
  • Crusty Grill0.9 km
  • The Cob Shop1.0 km
  • Welcome House0.9 km
  • Grill Guyz0.4 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.4 km
  • Walsall2.5 km
  • Bloxwich North3.3 km