Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LONGWOOD LANE, WS5 3AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD LANE, WS5 3AT.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS5 3AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £522k, 95% 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. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.

home £522,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS5 3AT is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Lane, 0.4km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For serious buyers, WS5 3AT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% 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 — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k, down 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00052220 (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 3AT. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

7 sales · Mean £ 525,071

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

WS5 3AT has low crime rates — 12 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 offences11
Vehicle crime4
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils1.6 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Calderfields Golf and Country Club Ltd0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hayhead Butchers @0.4 km
  • Hayhead Farm Shop0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Heavenly Baking Coffee Shop & Tearooms1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium4.1 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway4.3 km