Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

QUICKSAND LANE, WS9 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUICKSAND LANE, WS9 0BA.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS9 0BA — age 45, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

WS9 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Quicksand Lane, 0.3km from Bosty Lane in Aldridge. Administratively it sits within Aldridge Central and South ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, WS9 0BA is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS9 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00051772 (shared with 8 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 WS9 0BA. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 298,100

8 sales · Mean £ 300,137

Detached

£ 449,950

5 sales · Mean £ 464,980

Terraced

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

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

WS9 0BA has low crime rates — 28 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 offences41
Vehicle crime8
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Aldridge School - A Science College

Good1581 pupils0.3 km
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Whetstone Field Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Good1132 pupils1.1 km
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Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • R K Newsagents0.4 km
  • Whetstone Convenience0.7 km
  • Mfg Londis Redhouse0.8 km
  • Pete's Cellar0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White House0.2 km
  • Rushall Olympic Football Club0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Truly Delights0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Julie Jones (Hot Food Kiosk)0.9 km
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Orange Chippy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall4.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium5.6 km
  • Blake Street5.8 km