Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHESTNUT PLACE, WS3 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT PLACE, WS3 1AS.

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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 1AS 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 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £70k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1AS 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, 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 1AS 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 1AS. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 71,750

2 sales · Mean £ 71,750

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

WS3 1AS has low crime rates — 39 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 offences140
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime23
Other theft17
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.6 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.7 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good39 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Blakenall Post Office1.0 km
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.5 km
  • Yam!0.6 km
  • Gio's Italian0.6 km
  • Abdul's Balti House0.7 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.6 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.5 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • New Oriental Garden0.3 km
  • Pizza El Paso0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Railway0.3 km
  • Beeches Club0.3 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Colebatch's Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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