Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LONGWOOD RISE, WV12 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD RISE, WV12 4AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV12 4AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV12 4AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.

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

WV12 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longwood Rise, 0.4km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4AZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00052415 (shared with 4 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 4AZ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 160,000

12 sales · Mean £ 171,583

Terraced

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

WV12 4AZ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences82
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime13
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.2 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.2 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.3 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.5 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Academy of Learning

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Homestead0.3 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.6 km
  • Duke Of Cambridge1.0 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.6 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.6 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.5 km
  • Harding Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Shop Life Style0.6 km
  • Bentley News1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
  • Eat Fresh0.5 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.2 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lane Head Balti0.5 km
  • Chip Stop0.6 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km
  • Bloxwich North3.1 km
  • Walsall3.5 km