WV13 1DW 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1DW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.5% 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00052560 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, WV13 1DW.
348
32
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1DW 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 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £112k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1DW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
8 sales · Mean £ 125,875
Terraced
£ 100,000
32 sales · Mean £ 105,559
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1DW has low crime rates — 36 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
38 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Conway's0.8 km
- Corbelli Wines0.6 km
- Imperial Cake0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Malthouse0.9 km
- (Ring O Bells)0.8 km
- The Old Oak0.9 km
- Three Tuns0.9 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Clove Balti0.9 km
- Bengal Relish1.0 km
- Black Country Fryer0.9 km
- Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Pizza Pan0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Five Star Support1.0 km
- Zorba Grill Restaurant0.8 km
- Jo's Cafe0.9 km
- Pit Stop Diner0.8 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: WV131DW · Data under Open Government Licence