Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WOODEND ROAD, WS5 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODEND ROAD, WS5 3BE.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS5 3BE — age 44, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.

home £302,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS5 3BE is a sought-after residential area on Woodend Road, 0.8km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS5, WS5 3BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 11.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00052190 (shared with 5 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 3BE. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian21.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

10 sales · Mean £ 269,200

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

WS5 3BE has low crime rates — 14 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 offences33
Vehicle crime9
Shoplifting7
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils0.8 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BDS Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Mc Colls1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.5 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gillity Wines & Spirits0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Frying Machine0.9 km
  • Cantonese Express0.5 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 80.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India0.5 km
  • The King Arthur0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.7 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.4 km