Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WV13 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV13 1BD.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1BD 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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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV13 1BD — age 32, 33% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV13 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Spring Bank in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1BD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00052560 (shared with 15 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 1BD. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1BD has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils0.9 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.1 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.2 km
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Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • Corbelli Wines0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Proteins 4 Me1.0 km
  • St Anne's Best One Store0.1 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • (Ring O Bells)1.0 km
  • The Old Oak0.9 km
  • Three Tuns1.0 km
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.5 km
  • Navigation Inn0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Singh's Premier0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Market Place Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Pizza Pan0.9 km
  • Pizza Power1.0 km
  • Spicy Flames0.3 km
  • Chip Pan1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Living Water WIllenhall1.0 km
  • Reflex Park Diner0.7 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.9 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.6 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.9 km
  • Bloxwich North4.2 km
  • Walsall4.6 km