WV13 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bloom Close, 0.0km from London, Little in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00052569 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOOM CLOSE, WV13 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOOM CLOSE, WV13 1BF.
379
47
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV13 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1BF. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 148,500
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1BF has low crime rates — 33 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
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Barcroft Primary School
Pool Hayes Academy
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Stow Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Pit Stop Mini Market0.8 km
- Rosehill Wines0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.8 km
- The Market Shop0.6 km
- D Brindley0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Gilberts Bar0.6 km
- The Malthouse0.8 km
- Royal George0.9 km
- (Ring O Bells)0.8 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Living Water WIllenhall0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dotty's Cafe0.8 km
- Ros' Corner Cafe0.7 km
- Reflex Park Diner0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Pizza Bar Willenhall0.2 km
- Bengal Relish0.9 km
- Black Country Fryer0.9 km
- Market Place Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Pizza Pan0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Singh's Premier0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton4.1 km
- Bloxwich Station4.5 km
- Bloxwich North4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131BF · Data under Open Government Licence