Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WEDNESFIELD ROAD, WV13 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEDNESFIELD ROAD, WV13 1AE.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1AE 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WV13 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WV13 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wednesfield Road, 0.1km from London, Little in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1AE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00052562 (shared with 13 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 WV13 1AE. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 96,000

1 sales · Mean £ 96,000

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

WV13 1AE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences105
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson16
Burglary12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.3 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils1.2 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.4 km
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Perry Hall Primary School

Good505 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Pit Stop Mini Market0.8 km
  • Rosehill Wines1.0 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.8 km
  • The Market Shop0.7 km
  • D Brindley0.5 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Gilberts Bar0.7 km
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • Royal George0.9 km
  • (Ring O Bells)0.9 km
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Living Water WIllenhall0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Dotty's Cafe0.9 km
  • Ros' Corner Cafe0.7 km
  • Reflex Park Diner0.2 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Pizza Bar Willenhall0.2 km
  • Bengal Relish1.0 km
  • Black Country Fryer1.0 km
  • Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Pizza Pan0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Singh's Premier0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton4.2 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.4 km
  • Bloxwich North4.7 km