WS5 3DE is a sought-after residential area on The Croft, 0.8km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For serious buyers, WS5 3DE is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00052184 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROFT, WS5 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, WS5 3DE.
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50
£ 43,200 /yr
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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
WS5 3DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3DE. 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
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
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
8 sales · Mean £ 238,753
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3DE has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hayhead Butchers @0.9 km
- BDS Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hayhead Farm Shop0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
- Co-operative Stores0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Little India0.8 km
- The King Arthur0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cantonese Express0.8 km
- Village Chippy, Unit 80.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall3.0 km
- Bescot Stadium3.8 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53DE · Data under Open Government Licence