WS3 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawbush Road, 1.0km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AG is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, 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 WS3 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00051960 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWBUSH ROAD, WS3 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWBUSH ROAD, WS3 1AG.
503
34
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS3 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS3 1AG — age 34, 36% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £88k 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 WS3 1AG. The average age is 33.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 87,000
9 sales · Mean £ 86,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS3 1AG has low crime rates — 37 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
North Walsall Primary Academy
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
Leamore Primary School
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Phoenix Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- CO-OP Pharmacy0.5 km
- Leamore Convenience0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Arden Lodge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- The Vintage Tea Room0.4 km
- Yam!0.6 km
- Gio's Italian0.6 km
- Abdul's Balti House0.7 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Copper Fish0.6 km
- Fancy Pizza0.4 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips1.0 km
- New Oriental Garden0.3 km
- Pizza El Paso0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Railway0.2 km
- Beeches Club0.3 km
- The Crown Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Colebatch's Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall2.2 km
- Bloxwich Station2.3 km
- Bloxwich North3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS31AG · Data under Open Government Licence