Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

REDPINE CREST, WV12 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDPINE CREST, WV12 4BA.

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 4BA 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 4BA 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.

home £227,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV12 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redpine Crest, 0.5km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4BA 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 £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BA 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 4BA. 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

Terraced

£ 250,000

4 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

WV12 4BA 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 offences92
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime8

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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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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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.5 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.6 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Homestead0.2 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.7 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.7 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.6 km
  • The Swan1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.6 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.6 km
  • Harding Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Shop Life Style0.6 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.1 km
  • Eat Fresh0.6 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.9 km
  • Dizzy Kidz0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hungry Bite0.9 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.6 km
  • Chip Stop0.6 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.7 km
  • Bloxwich North3.2 km
  • Walsall3.5 km