Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BROOKHOUSE ROAD, WS5 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKHOUSE ROAD, WS5 3AD.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS5 3AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WS5 3AD's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £452k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WS5 3AD is a sought-after residential area on Brookhouse Road, 0.2km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For serious buyers, WS5 3AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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: Prices average £452k. 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 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00052194 (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 WS5 3AD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.5%
Asian / British Asian62.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 355,000

8 sales · Mean £ 379,437

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

WS5 3AD 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 offences37
Vehicle crime19
Burglary10
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.7 km
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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 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 pupils0.9 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils1.1 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding311 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Broadway Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Chuckery Club1.0 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Walsall Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Walsall Golf Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • A Karim's Chuckery Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Mc Colls0.7 km
  • SqueezeBox, Wolverhampton University0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Metro Inns Ltd0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Acti-Fit Midlands Ltd - HAF Walsall Delivery1.0 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.7 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Broadway Bar and Grill0.2 km
  • The Frying Machine0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.8 km