Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LONGMEADOW ROAD, WS5 3BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGMEADOW ROAD, WS5 3BZ.

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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
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS5 3BZ — age 42, 95% ownership, 4% 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 24.4% year-on-year.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS5 3BZ is a sought-after residential area on Longmeadow Road, 0.6km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

For families considering a move, WS5 3BZ represents 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3BZ 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 3BZ. 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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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

£ 227,000

12 sales · Mean £ 238,125

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

WS5 3BZ has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime7
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils1.3 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BDS Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Hayhead Butchers @0.7 km
  • Hayhead Farm Shop0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores1.0 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India1.0 km
  • The King Arthur1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cantonese Express1.0 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 81.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall3.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.9 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway4.0 km