WS5 3AB is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Maw Green in Walsall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.
Day-to-day life in WS5 3AB has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00052199 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS5 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS5 3AB.
402
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WS5 3AB combines high owner-occupation (77%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3AB. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3AB 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
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Whitehall Junior Community School
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Delves Junior School
Delves Infant School
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Broadway Toby Carvery1.0 km
- Gillity Wines & Spirits0.5 km
- Walsall Golf Club0.3 km
- Walsall Rugby Club0.7 km
- Walsall Cricket Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Frying Machine0.5 km
- Broadway Bar and Grill0.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mc Colls0.9 km
- SqueezeBox, Wolverhampton University0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Metro Inns Ltd0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd - HAF Walsall Delivery0.8 km
- University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
- University of Wolverhampton0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.0 km
- Bescot Stadium2.2 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53AB · Data under Open Government Licence