Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

ROEBUCK ROAD, WS3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

503

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1AQ 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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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS3 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS3 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roebuck Road, 0.9km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00051960 (shared with 8 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 1AQ. 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

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WS3 1AQ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences141
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime24
Other theft15
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.8 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good39 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.5 km
  • Yam!0.5 km
  • Gio's Italian0.5 km
  • Abdul's Balti House0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.7 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.5 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • New Oriental Garden0.3 km
  • Pizza El Paso0.5 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Railway0.3 km
  • Beeches Club0.3 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Colebatch's Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.2 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.3 km
  • Bloxwich North3.3 km