Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

EAGLEWORKS DRIVE, WS3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAGLEWORKS DRIVE, WS3 1BF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

503

cake
Avg Age

34

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

work
Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WS3 1BF 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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

WS3 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 86.1% year-on-year.

home £139,437 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS3 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eagleworks Drive, 1.0km from Coal Pool in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1BF 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 86.1% year-on-year. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00051960 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1BF. 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%
lightbulb

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

Terraced

£ 152,500

13 sales · Mean £ 161,376

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 165,166

Detached

£ 189,500

3 sales · Mean £ 169,816

Flat

£ 81,500

10 sales · Mean £ 77,849

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

WS3 1BF has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences131
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft13
Drugs8

school Local Schools

P

Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
P

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.7 km
P

North Walsall Primary Academy

Good236 pupils0.7 km
P

Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
P

Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.9 km
P

Leamore Primary School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
P

Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.0 km
A

Castle School

Outstanding195 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • CO-OP Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Leamore Convenience0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.5 km
  • Yam!0.6 km
  • Gio's Italian0.6 km
  • Abdul's Balti House0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Copper Fish0.6 km
  • Fancy Pizza0.4 km
  • New Oriental Garden0.3 km
  • Pizza El Paso0.7 km
  • Shoker's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

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

  • Walsall2.1 km
  • Bloxwich Station2.3 km
  • Bloxwich North3.2 km