WS5 3AY is a sought-after residential area on Sutton Road, 0.4km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS5, WS5 3AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, up 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00052182 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AY.
336
44
£ 43,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS5 3AY 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.
Area Character
WS5 3AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3AY. The average age is 43.5. 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
£ 370,750
12 sales · Mean £ 398,166
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3AY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hayhead Butchers @0.5 km
- Hayhead Farm Shop0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Heavenly Baking Coffee Shop & Tearooms0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall3.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway4.4 km
- Bescot Stadium4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53AY · Data under Open Government Licence