Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WS5 3AA's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £384k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 25.9% year-on-year.

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

WS5 3AA is a sought-after residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.3km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For serious buyers, WS5 3AA is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, down 25.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00052199 (shared with 8 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 WS5 3AA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.9%
Asian / British Asian52.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 303,000

5 sales · Mean £ 344,600

Semi-Detached

£ 301,500

2 sales · Mean £ 301,500

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

WS5 3AA has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Vehicle crime17
Burglary8
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.7 km
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Whitehall Junior Community School

Good343 pupils0.8 km
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Delves Junior School

Good365 pupils1.1 km
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Delves Infant School

Outstanding340 pupils1.1 km
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding311 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Broadway Toby Carvery0.9 km
  • Walsall Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Walsall Golf Club0.4 km
  • Walsall Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Gillity Wines & Spirits0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mc Colls0.9 km
  • SqueezeBox, Wolverhampton University0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Metro Inns Ltd0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd - HAF Walsall Delivery0.8 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Broadway Bar and Grill0.1 km
  • The Frying Machine0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.3 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.6 km