Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

207

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV12 4AF is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £100k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

WV12 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Lane, 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 4AF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00052414 (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 WV12 4AF. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

WV12 4AF has low crime rates — 40 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 offences70
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime22
Shoplifting17
Possession of weapons10

school Local Schools

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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.3 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.4 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.5 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Homestead0.5 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.4 km
  • Duke Of Cambridge0.7 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.4 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Harding Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Shop Life Style0.6 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.4 km
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Eat Fresh0.4 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lane Head Balti0.4 km
  • Chip Stop0.5 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.3 km
  • Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.4 km
  • Bloxwich North2.9 km
  • Walsall3.7 km