Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3BD.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS5 3BD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WS5 3BD is a sought-after residential area on Sutton Road, 0.9km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For serious buyers, WS5 3BD is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00052184 (shared with 9 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 3BD. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

WS5 3BD has low crime rates — 14 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 offences25
Vehicle crime8
Shoplifting7
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils0.9 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gillity Wines & Spirits0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.0 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Frying Machine1.0 km
  • Cantonese Express0.7 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 80.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BDS Pharmacy0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India0.7 km
  • The King Arthur0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.8 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.5 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.6 km