Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

DURSLEY CLOSE, WV12 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURSLEY CLOSE, WV12 4DE.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates WV12 4DE — age 50, 88% ownership, 12% 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 18.1% year-on-year.

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

WV12 4DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dursley Close, 0.2km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4DE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 18.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DE 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 4DE. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,500

2 sales · Mean £ 185,500

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

WV12 4DE has low crime rates — 37 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 offences98
Criminal damage and arson37
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.4 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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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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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Keymaster0.8 km
  • The Homestead0.5 km
  • The Noahs Ark0.7 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • The Whimsey0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.7 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Sunny Meats1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
  • Eat Fresh0.7 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.4 km
  • Lock and Key Café1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Spicy Flames1.0 km
  • Chip Pan1.0 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Papa John's1.0 km
  • Runaway Bay Caribbean1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.2 km
  • Walsall3.6 km
  • Bloxwich North3.7 km