Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AA.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /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: WV12 4AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime27
Possession of weapons15
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.3 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.5 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.7 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.8 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
restaurant

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