Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

STAG HILL ROAD, WS3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAG HILL ROAD, WS3 1AY.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1AY 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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8/10
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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

With 52% social renting, WS3 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stag Hill 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 1AY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00051956 (shared with 4 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 1AY. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WS3 1AY has low crime rates — 40 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 offences149
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime25
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.9 km
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North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Vogue Catering0.7 km
  • Blakenall United Reformed Church0.9 km
  • Chad's Chippy1.0 km
  • Abdul's Balti House0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Railway0.6 km
  • Colebatch's Club0.9 km
  • Beeches Club0.5 km
  • The Crown Bar & Grill0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Coalpool Convenience0.9 km
  • Leamore Service Station0.9 km
  • Leamore Wines0.3 km
  • Family Choice0.7 km
  • J & N Super Foodstore (Nisa Local)0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Perfect Cafe & Shake Ltd0.7 km
  • Crusty Grill0.8 km
  • King Cod Chippy0.9 km
  • The Cob Shop0.9 km
  • Welcome Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.3 km
  • Walsall2.5 km
  • Bloxwich North3.2 km