WV12 4AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Lane, 0.1km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00052448 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AA.
415
41
£ 35,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 41, WV12 4AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4AA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
11 sales · Mean £ 105,545
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
5 sales · Mean £ 147,200
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Terraced
£ 197,500
2 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV12 4AA is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Lane Head Nursery School
Short Heath Junior School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
New Leaf Centre
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Old Hall School
Lodge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Homestead0.7 km
- United Kingdom Inn0.2 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.6 km
- Short Heath Liberal Club0.2 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza by Carlos0.9 km
- Lane Head Balti0.1 km
- Chip Stop0.3 km
- Lucknow Chippy0.9 km
- Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.1 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Harding Pharmacy0.5 km
- Shop Life Style0.5 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Bridge Service Station0.2 km
- Lucknow Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coco Deluxe Ltd0.9 km
- Eat Fresh0.3 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.5 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.5 km
- Bloxwich North2.9 km
- Walsall3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124AA · Data under Open Government Licence