Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

HAY HILL, WS5 3DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAY HILL, WS5 3DN.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WS5 3DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS5 3DN is a sought-after residential area on Hay Hill, 0.6km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00052187 (shared with 7 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 3DN. 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

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian27.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 244,975

10 sales · Mean £ 244,195

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

WS5 3DN has low crime rates — 17 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 offences19
Vehicle crime8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils1.3 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hayhead Butchers @0.8 km
  • BDS Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Hayhead Farm Shop0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Heavenly Baking Coffee Shop & Tearooms0.9 km
  • Little India0.9 km
  • The King Arthur0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cantonese Express0.9 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 80.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.2 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway4.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium4.0 km