WV13 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bloxwich Road South, 0.2km from Little London in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 53.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV13 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00052572 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AB.
396
32
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV13 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1AB. The average age is 31.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,000
8 sales · Mean £ 133,250
Flat
£ 97,750
2 sales · Mean £ 97,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV13 1AB is moderate at 62 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
Fibbersley Park Academy
Barcroft Primary School
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pool Hayes Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Malthouse0.8 km
- Royal George0.8 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.8 km
- Crown Inn0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Clove Balti1.0 km
- Double Luck0.9 km
- Kwang Wah1.0 km
- Ann's Food Services0.5 km
- Authentic Jerk House0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Dotty's Cafe0.7 km
- Ros' Corner Cafe0.5 km
- Jo's Cafe1.0 km
- Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Jay's Convenience Store (Core)1.0 km
- Shelleys (Gulf)0.9 km
- 8pm Chemist0.7 km
- Adsaja Stores0.3 km
- AKAL News0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Singh's Premier0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.3 km
- Bloxwich Station4.4 km
- Bloxwich North4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131AB · Data under Open Government Licence