Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS3 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS3 1BN.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS3 1BN 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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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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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in WS3 1BN — 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 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Harden in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Blakenall ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1BN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall. 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 48 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00177426 (shared with 7 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 1BN. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.6%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
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.

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

WS3 1BN has low crime rates — 48 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 offences134
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime24
Public order15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Edgar Stammers Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good294 pupils0.3 km
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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Good441 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good406 pupils0.9 km
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Elmwood School

Good73 pupils1.2 km
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Valley Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils1.2 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.2 km
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Sunshine Infant and Nursery School

Good197 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway1.0 km
  • Beeches Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Coalpool Convenience0.9 km
  • Leamore Wines0.7 km
  • Family Choice1.0 km
  • SS & JR Johal News1.0 km
  • The Oak (Supermarket)0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Welcome Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Welcome House1.0 km
  • Grill Guyz0.3 km
  • Lucky Garden0.3 km
  • Ryecroft Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Midlands Langar Seva Society1.0 km
  • Penguin Cafe1.0 km
  • Susannah's Snack Bar0.9 km
  • Yam!0.5 km
  • Gio's Italian0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.6 km
  • Walsall2.6 km
  • Bloxwich North3.5 km