Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BIRCH COPPICE GARDENS, WV12 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH COPPICE GARDENS, WV12 4BL.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV12 4BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV12 4BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV12 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Birch Coppice Gardens, 0.7km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.

For families considering a move, WV12 4BL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00052416 (shared with 5 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 WV12 4BL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 72,250

2 sales · Mean £ 72,250

Semi-Detached

£ 184,000

1 sales · Mean £ 184,000

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

WV12 4BL has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Requires Improvement842 pupils0.3 km
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Lodge Farm Primary School

Good377 pupils0.3 km
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New Leaf Centre

Requires Improvement62 pupils0.4 km
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Old Hall School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.7 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Homestead0.1 km
  • United Kingdom Inn0.9 km
  • Short Heath Liberal Club0.9 km
  • The Bridge Tavern0.8 km
  • The Whimsey0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bentley Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Hungry Bite0.8 km
  • Lane Head Balti0.8 km
  • Chip Stop0.9 km
  • Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.9 km
  • R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
  • Harding Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Shop Life Style0.8 km
  • A & H Supersave0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
  • Eat Fresh0.8 km
  • Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.2 km
  • Dizzy Kidz1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station2.7 km
  • Walsall3.2 km
  • Bloxwich North3.3 km