Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS9 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS9 0DJ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS9 0DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, WS9 0DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS9 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pool Green in Aldridge. Administratively it sits within Aldridge Central and South ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS9 0DJ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS9 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00051799 (shared with 4 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 0DJ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WS9 0DJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Other theft12
Shoplifting11
Burglary10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Aldridge School - A Science College

Good1581 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Good1132 pupils0.9 km
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Whetstone Field Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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Leighswood School

Good562 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Aldridge Wines0.6 km
  • Anchor Wines0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Aldridge Stick And Wicket Club1.0 km
  • The White House0.8 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • Aldridge Conservative & Union Club0.6 km
  • Aldridge Social Club1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Aldridge Church Centre1.0 km
  • Cafe in the Square0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Crumbs Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Kisaan0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Buddy's American Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Simply Eat Catering also known as Wingers & Burger Nation0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsall4.5 km
  • Blake Street5.5 km
  • Butlers Lane6.0 km