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.
VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DR.
272
37
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barcroft Primary School
Fibbersley Park Academy
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pool Hayes Academy
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
Pool Hayes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: WV131DR · Data under Open Government Licence