Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WORDSWORTH ROAD, WS3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH ROAD, WS3 1DJ.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1DJ 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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, WS3 1DJ 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.

home £205,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS3 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wordsworth Road, 0.6km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1DJ 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. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00177405 (shared with 6 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 1DJ. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 176,798

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

WS3 1DJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences155
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.7 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.9 km
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Rivers Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Blakenall Post Office0.5 km
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Best Butties0.6 km
  • Palace Play, Pantry & Treats0.5 km
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
  • Blakenall United Reformed Church0.6 km
  • Abdul's Balti House0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.9 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • New Oriental Garden0.9 km
  • Pizza El Paso0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kings Head0.6 km
  • Colebatch's Club1.0 km
  • Green Rock Tavern0.8 km
  • Beeches Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.1 km
  • Bloxwich North2.9 km
  • Walsall3.1 km