Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WV12 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV12 4BU.

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 4BU 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV12 4BU spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV12 4BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Bentley in Willenhall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

The people who live in WV12 4BU are typical of a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BU 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 4BU. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV12 4BU has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.7 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 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 pupils0.8 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Crusty Cob0.9 km
  • A & H Supersave0.8 km
  • Candy & Occasions0.9 km
  • Martins Newsagent0.9 km
  • Bentley News1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Magic Lantern0.8 km
  • The Homestead0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km
  • Walsall3.0 km
  • Bloxwich North3.3 km