Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FURZEBANK WAY, WV12 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURZEBANK WAY, WV12 4BB.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4BB 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV12 4BB — age 47, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 48.3% year-on-year.

home £164,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV12 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Furzebank Way, 0.8km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4BB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00052417 (shared with 5 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 4BB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 181,250

2 sales · Mean £ 181,250

Semi-Detached

£ 131,500

1 sales · Mean £ 131,500

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

WV12 4BB has low crime rates — 39 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 offences72
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.1 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.2 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.5 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.5 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.8 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • The Crusty Cob1.0 km
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores1.0 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
  • Bentley News0.9 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen1.0 km
  • Eat Fresh0.9 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.9 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • The Whimsey1.0 km
  • The Homestead0.3 km
  • Magic Lantern0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hungry Bite1.0 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.9 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Chip Stop1.0 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km
  • Walsall3.1 km
  • Bloxwich North3.2 km