Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FURZEBANK WAY, WV12 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4BZ 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 4BZ 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.

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

WV12 4BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Furzebank Way, 0.8km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4BZ 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BZ 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 4BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 175,714

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

WV12 4BZ has low crime rates — 33 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 arson20
Burglary9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.2 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.3 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.5 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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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.6 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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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Homestead0.2 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • The Whimsey1.0 km
  • Magic Lantern1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Hungry Bite0.8 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.9 km
  • Chip Stop1.0 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores1.0 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
  • Harding Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Shop Life Style0.9 km
  • A & H Supersave0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.8 km
  • Walsall3.1 km
  • Bloxwich North3.4 km