Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BROOKHOUSE ROAD, WS5 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKHOUSE ROAD, WS5 3AE.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS5 3AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS5 3AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £489k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WS5 3AE is a sought-after residential area on Brookhouse Road, 0.1km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For serious buyers, WS5 3AE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00052194 (shared with 6 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 WS5 3AE. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.5%
Asian / British Asian62.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

2 sales · Mean £ 480,000

Detached

£ 357,750

8 sales · Mean £ 390,562

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

WS5 3AE has low crime rates — 20 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 offences32
Vehicle crime19
Burglary9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.8 km
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Whitehall Junior Community School

Good343 pupils1.0 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BDS Pharmacy1.0 km
  • A Karim's Chuckery Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Mc Colls0.7 km
  • SqueezeBox, Wolverhampton University0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Broadway Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Walsall Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Walsall Golf Club0.6 km
  • Walsall Rugby Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Metro Inns Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Little India1.0 km
  • The King Arthur1.0 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.8 km
  • University of Wolverhampton0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Broadway Bar and Grill0.3 km
  • Cantonese Express1.0 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 81.0 km
  • The Frying Machine0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.5 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.8 km