WV12 4BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pineneedle Croft, 0.9km from Bentley in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
For families considering a move, WV12 4BY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00052428 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINENEEDLE CROFT, WV12 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINENEEDLE CROFT, WV12 4BY.
173
51
£ 35,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4BY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV12 4BY — age 51, 92% ownership, 5% 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 down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 176,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4BY 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.
school Local Schools
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Old Hall School
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Short Heath Junior School
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- The Crusty Cob0.9 km
- A & H Supersave0.8 km
- Candy & Occasions0.9 km
- Martins Newsagent0.8 km
- Bentley Food & Wines1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
- Eat Fresh1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
- Magic Lantern0.9 km
- The Homestead0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hungry Bite0.9 km
- Lane Head Balti1.0 km
- Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.9 km
- Bentley Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.7 km
- Walsall3.1 km
- Bloxwich North3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124BY · Data under Open Government Licence