Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

HEATHER GROVE, WV12 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER GROVE, WV12 4BT.

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

173

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4BT 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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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WV12 4BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% 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 9.4% year-on-year.

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

WV12 4BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heather Grove, 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 4BT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00052428 (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 4BT. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

3 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

WV12 4BT has low crime rates — 36 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 offences81
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.1 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.2 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.6 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.6 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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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • The Crusty Cob0.9 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
  • Bentley News0.9 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • A & H Supersave0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Short Heath Liberal Club1.0 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • The Homestead0.3 km
  • Magic Lantern0.8 km
  • United Kingdom Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eat Fresh0.9 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hungry Bite1.0 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.9 km
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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