Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROUD AVENUE, WV12 4DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

272

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WV12 4DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% 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 4DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stroud Avenue, 0.1km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4DB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00052435 (shared with 8 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 4DB. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

WV12 4DB has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Criminal damage and arson37
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.5 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.5 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.5 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.7 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.7 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.8 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Keymaster0.8 km
  • The Homestead0.5 km
  • The Old Oak1.0 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.7 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.5 km
  • Eat Fresh0.7 km
  • Jo's Cafe1.0 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spicy Flames0.9 km
  • Chip Pan0.9 km
  • Clove Balti1.0 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Papa John's1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.2 km
  • Walsall3.7 km
  • Bloxwich North3.7 km