Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

HARVESTERS WAY, WV12 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVESTERS WAY, WV12 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4AQ 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 4AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £162k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WV12 4AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harvesters Way, 0.2km 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AQ 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 4AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 162,500

2 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

WV12 4AQ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences76
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime22
Shoplifting16
Public order12

school Local Schools

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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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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.4 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 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 pupils0.5 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

8 nearby
  • Harding Pharmacy0.5 km
  • M P General Store & Off Licence1.0 km
  • Shop Life Style0.7 km
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lane Head Balti0.3 km
  • Chip Stop0.5 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.3 km
  • Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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