WV13 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from London, Little in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1AL 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00052562 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV13 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV13 1AL.
459
33
£ 37,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1AL 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
With 37% social renting, WV13 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1AL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1AL has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Fibbersley Park Academy
Barcroft Primary School
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Pool Hayes Academy
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Perry Hall Primary School
Wednesfield High Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- GTG Training0.9 km
- Five Star Support0.9 km
- Zorba Grill Restaurant0.9 km
- Living Water WIllenhall0.8 km
- Reflex Park Diner0.1 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Conway's0.9 km
- Corbelli Wines0.9 km
- Imperial Cake0.9 km
- Intermarche0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- (Ring O Bells)0.9 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.6 km
- Gilberts Bar0.8 km
- The Malthouse0.9 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Singh's Premier0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Pizza Power0.7 km
- Spicy Flames0.7 km
- Pizza Bar Willenhall0.3 km
- Ann's Food Services0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.1 km
- Bloxwich Station4.4 km
- Bloxwich North4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131AL · Data under Open Government Licence