WV12 4DA is a safe, established residential area on Stroud Avenue, 0.6km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
For families considering a move, WV12 4DA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00052416 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4DA.
335
42
£ 35,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WV12 4DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% 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 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4DA. The average age is 42.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 137,500
11 sales · Mean £ 132,136
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4DA has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
New Leaf Centre
Lodge Farm Primary School
Short Heath Junior School
Old Hall School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Lane Head Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Homestead0.0 km
- United Kingdom Inn0.9 km
- Short Heath Liberal Club0.9 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.8 km
- The Whimsey0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bentley Fish Bar1.0 km
- Double Luck1.0 km
- Hungry Bite0.8 km
- Lane Head Balti0.8 km
- Chip Stop0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.8 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
- Harding Pharmacy0.2 km
- Shop Life Style0.7 km
- A & H Supersave0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- Eat Fresh0.7 km
- Pit Stop Diner0.9 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.2 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.8 km
- Walsall3.3 km
- Bloxwich North3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124DA · Data under Open Government Licence