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.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA.
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43
£ 55,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Junior Academy
Queen Mary's Grammar School
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Whitehall Junior Community School
Delves Junior School
Delves Infant School
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mc Colls0.9 km
- SqueezeBox, Wolverhampton University0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Metro Inns Ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd - HAF Walsall Delivery0.8 km
- University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
- University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS53AA · Data under Open Government Licence