WS5 3AP is a sought-after residential area on Sutton Road, 0.7km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For serious buyers, WS5 3AP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k. 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00052191 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AP.
314
47
£ 45,700 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WS5 3AP's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £512k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3AP. The average age is 46.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 298,980
Detached
£ 519,000
4 sales · Mean £ 512,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3AP has low crime rates — 16 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
Chuckery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BDS Pharmacy0.8 km
- Mc Colls0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.8 km
- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Broadway Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Gillity Wines & Spirits0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Frying Machine0.7 km
- Cantonese Express0.8 km
- Village Chippy, Unit 80.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Little India0.8 km
- The King Arthur0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.5 km
- Bescot Stadium3.4 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53AP · Data under Open Government Licence