WV12 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Whitewood Glade, 0.7km from Lane Head in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
For families considering a move, WV12 4BN 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00052416 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEWOOD GLADE, WV12 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEWOOD GLADE, WV12 4BN.
335
42
£ 35,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WV12 4BN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4BN. 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
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
£ 215,000
11 sales · Mean £ 200,454
Terraced
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4BN has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Lodge Farm Primary School
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Old Hall School
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Homestead0.1 km
- United Kingdom Inn0.8 km
- Short Heath Liberal Club0.8 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.8 km
- The Whimsey0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bentley Fish Bar1.0 km
- Hungry Bite0.9 km
- Lane Head Balti0.8 km
- Chip Stop0.8 km
- Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.8 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.8 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
- Harding Pharmacy0.2 km
- Shop Life Style0.8 km
- The Crusty Cob1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- Eat Fresh0.7 km
- Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.2 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.7 km
- Walsall3.3 km
- Bloxwich North3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124BN · Data under Open Government Licence