Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BIRCH TREE HOLLOW, WV12 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH TREE HOLLOW, WV12 4AR.

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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 4AR 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

Average age 57, 85% owned. WV12 4AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

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

WV12 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birch Tree Hollow, 0.2km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4AR represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AR 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 4AR. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

10 sales · Mean £ 192,950

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

WV12 4AR has low crime rates — 47 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 offences115
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime24
Shoplifting17
Possession of weapons14

school Local Schools

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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.2 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.2 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.2 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.3 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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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.7 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 Cambridge0.8 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.4 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Harding Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Shop Life Style0.5 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.4 km
  • Lucknow Food and Wine1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Eat Fresh0.3 km
  • Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lane Head Balti0.3 km
  • Chip Stop0.4 km
  • Lucknow Chippy1.0 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.3 km
  • Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km
  • Bloxwich North3.0 km
  • Walsall3.7 km