Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4AS 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 4AS 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 2.0% year-on-year.

home £183,333 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV12 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stroud Avenue, 0.3km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AS 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 4AS. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

11 sales · Mean £ 173,227

Terraced

£ 166,000

7 sales · Mean £ 157,457

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

WV12 4AS has low crime rates — 44 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 offences116
Criminal damage and arson34
Vehicle crime21
Shoplifting17
Public order13

school Local Schools

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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.1 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.1 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.6 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Homestead0.4 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.5 km
  • Duke Of Cambridge0.9 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.5 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.4 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.4 km
  • Harding Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Shop Life Style0.5 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.2 km
  • Eat Fresh0.4 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.9 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Double Luck0.9 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.4 km
  • Chip Stop0.4 km
  • Lucknow Chippy1.0 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.7 km
  • Bloxwich North3.2 km
  • Walsall3.7 km