WV13 1AQ 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 1AQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00052572 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV13 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV13 1AQ.
396
32
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1AQ 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 36% social renting, WV13 1AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1AQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1AQ has low crime rates — 47 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
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pool Hayes Academy
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Malthouse0.8 km
- Royal George0.8 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.8 km
- Crown Inn0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Clove Balti1.0 km
- Double Luck0.9 km
- Kwang Wah1.0 km
- Ann's Food Services0.6 km
- Authentic Jerk House0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dotty's Cafe0.8 km
- Ros' Corner Cafe0.5 km
- Jo's Cafe1.0 km
- Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Jay's Convenience Store (Core)1.0 km
- Shelleys (Gulf)1.0 km
- 8pm Chemist0.7 km
- Adsaja Stores0.3 km
- AKAL News0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Singh's Premier0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.3 km
- Bloxwich Station4.3 km
- Bloxwich North4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131AQ · Data under Open Government Licence