WV12 4AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Threshers Way, 0.4km from Short Heath in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
For families considering a move, WV12 4AW represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00052441 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THRESHERS WAY, WV12 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRESHERS WAY, WV12 4AW.
265
48
£ 35,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV12 4AW's 61% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4AW. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4AW has low crime rates — 31 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
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
New Leaf Centre
Lane Head Nursery School
Old Hall School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Short Heath Junior School
Lodge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Homestead0.8 km
- United Kingdom Inn0.2 km
- Duke Of Cambridge0.5 km
- Short Heath Liberal Club0.2 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza by Carlos0.9 km
- Lane Head Balti0.5 km
- Chip Stop0.6 km
- Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.3 km
- Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Harding Pharmacy0.7 km
- M P General Store & Off Licence0.8 km
- Shop Life Style0.9 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Bridge Service Station0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coco Deluxe Ltd0.9 km
- Eat Fresh0.6 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.7 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.2 km
- Bloxwich North2.6 km
- Walsall3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124AW · Data under Open Government Licence