Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

PINENEEDLE CROFT, WV12 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINENEEDLE CROFT, WV12 4BY.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order8
Burglary7

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 pupils0.4 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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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.7 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
  • Eat Fresh1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • Magic Lantern0.9 km
  • The Homestead0.3 km
fastfood

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