WS3 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Road, 1.0km from Blakenhall Heath in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1BH 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00051960 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM ROAD, WS3 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, WS3 1BH.
503
34
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS3 1BH 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
WS3 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1BH. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 128,000
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS3 1BH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
Leamore Primary School
Goldsmith Primary Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Castle School
Phoenix Academy
North Walsall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Blakenall Post Office0.9 km
- CO-OP Pharmacy0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Leamore Convenience0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Arden Lodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gunners Club - Bar1.0 km
- The Lamp Tavern0.9 km
- Beeches Club0.1 km
- The Crown Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Colebatch's Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Best Butties0.9 km
- Kitchen at Gunners Club1.0 km
- Palace Play, Pantry & Treats0.9 km
- The Vintage Tea Room0.3 km
- Yam!0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Copper Fish0.4 km
- Fancy Pizza0.3 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.9 km
- New Oriental Garden0.1 km
- Pizza El Paso0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.1 km
- Walsall2.3 km
- Bloxwich North3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS31BH · Data under Open Government Licence