WS5 3DS is a sought-after residential area on Allington Close, 0.9km from Maw Green in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Paddock ward and the Walsall South constituency.
For serious buyers, WS5 3DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 — 100% 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 £271k. 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 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00052198 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLINGTON CLOSE, WS5 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLINGTON CLOSE, WS5 3DS.
337
43
£ 55,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS5 3DS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WS5 3DS combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£271k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £271k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS5 3DS. The average age is 43.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,333
Detached
£ 272,500
2 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS5 3DS 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.
school Local Schools
Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Junior Academy
Queen Mary's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- BDS Pharmacy0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stores0.5 km
- Co-operative Stores0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gillity Wines & Spirits1.0 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
- Walsall2.9 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
- Bescot Stadium3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS53DS · Data under Open Government Licence