Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

GEORGE STREET, WV13 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, WV13 1BW.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1BW 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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5/10
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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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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WV13 1BW's 61% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WV13 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 0.3km from Wellington Place in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00052559 (shared with 5 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 1BW. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

WV13 1BW has low crime rates — 42 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 offences94
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.4 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils1.3 km
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Perry Hall Primary School

Good505 pupils1.4 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.4 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.4 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 Store0.4 km
  • Springbank Service Station0.4 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.6 km
  • Navigation Inn0.5 km
  • Cross Keys Inn0.6 km
  • Pool Hayes PH0.9 km
  • The Falcon Inn1.0 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 Power0.9 km
  • Spicy Flames0.6 km
  • Pizza Bar Willenhall0.5 km
  • Double Luck0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Living Water WIllenhall1.0 km
  • Reflex Park Diner0.4 km
  • Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
  • Lock and Key Café0.9 km
  • Sarah's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.1 km
  • Wolverhampton4.3 km
  • Bloxwich North4.4 km