Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LYDNEY CLOSE, WV12 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDNEY CLOSE, WV12 4DF.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4DF 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV12 4DF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV12 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Lydney Close, 0.2km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00052430 (shared with 9 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 4DF. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.2%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 176,250

2 sales · Mean £ 176,250

Semi-Detached

£ 151,000

1 sales · Mean £ 151,000

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

WV12 4DF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences99
Criminal damage and arson50
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime20
Other theft13

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 pupils0.6 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 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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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.8 km
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.8 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
  • Willenhall Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Clove Balti1.0 km
  • Spicy Flames1.0 km
  • Clarkies Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Runaway Bay Caribbean0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Old Oak1.0 km
  • Keymaster0.7 km
  • The Homestead0.5 km
  • The Bridge Tavern1.0 km
  • The Whimsey0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.5 km
  • Eat Fresh0.8 km
  • Jo's Cafe1.0 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.3 km
  • Walsall3.6 km
  • Bloxwich North3.8 km