Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

THORNE ROAD, WV13 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNE ROAD, WV13 1AT.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1AT 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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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV13 1AT has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WV13 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thorne Road, 0.4km from Spring Bank in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1AT is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00052558 (shared with 3 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 1AT. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 126,750

10 sales · Mean £ 128,100

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

WV13 1AT has low crime rates — 39 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 offences98
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.6 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils0.9 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils1.3 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.3 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils1.3 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • Corbelli Wines0.9 km
  • Proteins 4 Me0.9 km
  • St Anne's Best One Store0.2 km
  • Springbank Service Station0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.5 km
  • Jubilee House (Pub)0.8 km
  • Navigation Inn0.6 km
  • Cross Keys Inn0.4 km
  • Pool Hayes PH0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Singh's Premier0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Market Place Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Pizza Pan1.0 km
  • Pizza Power0.9 km
  • Spicy Flames0.4 km
  • Pizza Bar Willenhall0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Reflex Park Diner0.6 km
  • Living Water WIllenhall1.0 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.8 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.8 km
  • Sarah's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.0 km
  • Bloxwich North4.3 km
  • Wolverhampton4.5 km