Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

APPLEDORE ROAD, WS5 3DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEDORE ROAD, WS5 3DT.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WS5 3DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £262k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 27.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS5 3DT is a sought-after residential area on Appledore Road, 1.0km from Hay Head in Walsall. Administratively it sits within Pheasey Park Farm ward and the Walsall South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% 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 £262k, down 27.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS5 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00052184 (shared with 9 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 3DT. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

11 sales · Mean £ 247,268

Detached

£ 242,750

1 sales · Mean £ 242,750

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

WS5 3DT 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 offences27
Vehicle crime8
Shoplifting7
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Park Hall Infant Academy

Good322 pupils0.9 km
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Park Hall Junior Academy

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Outstanding1263 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gillity Wines & Spirits1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores0.2 km
  • Co-operative Stores0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BDS Pharmacy0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India0.6 km
  • The King Arthur0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cantonese Express0.6 km
  • Village Chippy, Unit 80.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall2.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.6 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.6 km