Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS3 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS3 1DA.

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Population

481

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1DA 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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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in WS3 1DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Blakenall Heath in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Bloxwich East ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00051975 (shared with 12 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 1DA. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WS3 1DA is moderate at 50 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 offences183
Criminal damage and arson46
Vehicle crime29
Other theft26
Anti-social behaviour22

school Local Schools

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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.2 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Blakenall Heath Junior School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Rivers Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good39 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Field Road News & Wine0.7 km
  • Blakenall Post Office0.2 km
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Gunners Club - Bar0.8 km
  • The Lamp Tavern0.8 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Best Butties0.2 km
  • Kitchen at Gunners Club0.8 km
  • Palace Play, Pantry & Treats0.1 km
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
  • Wheatsheaf Kitchen Bloxwich0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.8 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • New Oriental Garden1.0 km
  • Oriental Harvest1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Bloxwich Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station1.7 km
  • Bloxwich North2.5 km
  • Walsall3.3 km