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.
LYDNEY CLOSE, WV12 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDNEY CLOSE, WV12 4DF.
319
44
£ 36,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Short Heath Junior School
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
New Leaf Centre
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Lane Head Nursery School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Barcroft Primary School
Lodge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WV124DF · Data under Open Government Licence