Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

272

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WV13 1DR 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.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

WV13 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.

home £111,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV13 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.1km from Spring Bank in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.3% year-on-year. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00052563 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1DR. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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

£ 98,000

33 sales · Mean £ 104,454

Semi-Detached

£ 102,500

2 sales · Mean £ 102,500

Flat

£ 101,500

2 sales · Mean £ 101,500

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

WV13 1DR has low crime rates — 38 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 offences116
Vehicle crime26
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime12

school Local Schools

P

Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
P

Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.7 km
P

St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.7 km
A

Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.1 km
S

Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils1.2 km
P

Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils1.4 km
A

Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.4 km
P

Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Conway's0.8 km
  • Corbelli Wines0.6 km
  • Imperial Cake0.8 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • (Ring O Bells)0.7 km
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.8 km
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.2 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Bengal Relish0.9 km
  • Black Country Fryer0.9 km
  • Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Pizza Pan0.7 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Five Star Support1.0 km
  • Zorba Grill Restaurant0.8 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Pit Stop Diner0.7 km
  • Living Water WIllenhall0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Singh's Premier0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.2 km
  • Bloxwich North4.5 km
  • Wolverhampton4.5 km