WS3 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Blakenall Heath in Bloxwich. Administratively it sits within Bloxwich East ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS3 1BP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00051975 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS3 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS3 1BP.
481
32
£ 32,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS3 1BP 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in WS3 1BP — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS3 1BP. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around WS3 1BP is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
Valley Nursery School
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School
Rivers Primary Academy
Leamore Primary School
Blakenall Heath Junior School
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Field Road News & Wine0.8 km
- Blakenall Post Office0.2 km
- CO-OP Pharmacy0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Leamore Convenience0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Head0.3 km
- Gunners Club - Bar0.9 km
- The Lamp Tavern0.8 km
- Wheatsheaf0.8 km
- Green Rock Tavern0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Arden Lodge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Best Butties0.3 km
- Kitchen at Gunners Club0.9 km
- Palace Play, Pantry & Treats0.2 km
- The Vintage Tea Room0.9 km
- Wheatsheaf Kitchen Bloxwich0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Copper Fish0.8 km
- Fancy Pizza0.9 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.2 km
- New Oriental Garden1.0 km
- Pizza El Paso0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Bloxwich Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station1.7 km
- Bloxwich North2.5 km
- Walsall3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS31BP · Data under Open Government Licence