Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

ROEBUCK ROAD, WS3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROEBUCK ROAD, WS3 1AL.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1AL 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in WS3 1AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WS3 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roebuck Road, 0.6km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00051958 (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 WS3 1AL. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,500

8 sales · Mean £ 149,118

Semi-Detached

£ 147,000

7 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

WS3 1AL has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences147
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime29
Other theft15
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.3 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Rams Superstore0.7 km
  • Family Choice1.0 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.7 km
  • Yam!0.4 km
  • Gio's Italian0.4 km
  • Abdul's Balti House1.0 km
  • Midlands Langar Seva Society0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.9 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.7 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • New Oriental Garden0.6 km
  • Pizza El Paso0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Railway0.6 km
  • Beeches Club0.6 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.3 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.5 km
  • Bloxwich North3.4 km