Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

GRETTON ROAD, WS9 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRETTON ROAD, WS9 0DT.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS9 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS9 0DT — age 35, 58% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS9 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gretton Road, 0.5km from Pool Green in Aldridge. Administratively it sits within Aldridge Central and South ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS9 0DT is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 11.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS9 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00051764 (shared with 6 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 WS9 0DT. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 192,500

4 sales · Mean £ 180,625

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

WS9 0DT has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Aldridge School - A Science College

Good1581 pupils0.5 km
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Whetstone Field Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Good1132 pupils1.2 km
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Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils1.4 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Leighswood School

Good562 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Aldridge Wines1.0 km
  • Anchor Wines0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.1 km
  • R K Newsagents0.4 km
  • Mfg Londis Redhouse0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The White House0.6 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Aldridge Conservative & Union Club1.0 km
  • Rushall Olympic Football Club0.7 km
  • The Avion (Wetherspoon)0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Crumbs Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Malabar Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pit Stop Cafe and Cakes Ltd0.6 km
  • Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli0.7 km
  • Aura Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Simply Eat Catering also known as Wingers & Burger Nation0.7 km
  • Aldridge Chippy0.9 km
  • New Top Chef0.9 km
  • Hong Kong0.9 km
  • Julie Jones (Hot Food Kiosk)0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall4.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station5.8 km
  • Bescot Stadium5.9 km