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.
BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY LANE, WV12 4AF.
207
57
£ 35,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
New Leaf Centre
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Old Hall School
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Lodge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eat Fresh0.4 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV124AF · Data under Open Government Licence