WS5 3AX is a sought-after residential area on Sutton Road, 0.3km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For serious buyers, WS5 3AX 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 — 44% 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: Average house prices are around £310k, down 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00052182 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON ROAD, WS5 3AX.
336
44
£ 43,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS5 3AX 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.
Area Character
WS5 3AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 93% 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 down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3AX. The average age is 43.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 311,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3AX has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hayhead Butchers @0.4 km
- Hayhead Farm Shop0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Heavenly Baking Coffee Shop & Tearooms0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall3.5 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway4.4 km
- Bescot Stadium4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53AX · Data under Open Government Licence