Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MANOR FARM DRIVE, WV12 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR FARM DRIVE, WV12 4AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

325

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WV12 4AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% 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

WV12 4AD is a safe, established residential area on Manor Farm Drive, 0.3km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4AD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00052440 (shared with 11 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 4AD. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WV12 4AD has low crime rates — 28 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 offences55
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime14
Possession of weapons8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.3 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.5 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.5 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.5 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.7 km
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New Invention Junior School

Outstanding358 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Homestead0.8 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.2 km
  • Duke Of Cambridge0.5 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.2 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza by Carlos0.9 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.4 km
  • Chip Stop0.6 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.3 km
  • Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Harding Pharmacy0.7 km
  • M P General Store & Off Licence0.8 km
  • Shop Life Style0.8 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Coco Deluxe Ltd0.9 km
  • Eat Fresh0.5 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.2 km
  • Bloxwich North2.7 km
  • Walsall3.8 km