WS5 3DP is a sought-after residential area on Russett Close, 1.0km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS5, WS5 3DP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 3DP are sourced from Output Area E00052196 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSETT CLOSE, WS5 3DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSETT CLOSE, WS5 3DP.
321
47
£ 55,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS5 3DP 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.
Area Character
WS5 3DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3DP. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 204,294
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3DP has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- BDS Pharmacy0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
- Co-operative Stores0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Little India0.5 km
- The King Arthur0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cantonese Express0.5 km
- Village Chippy, Unit 80.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsall3.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.6 km
- Bescot Stadium3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53DP · Data under Open Government Licence