WV12 4BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Minerva Close, 0.7km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00052428 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINERVA CLOSE, WV12 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINERVA CLOSE, WV12 4BX.
173
51
£ 35,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV12 4BX — age 51, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4BX. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 169,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4BX has low crime rates — 38 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
Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Old Hall School
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Keymaster1.0 km
- The Homestead0.1 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
- The Whimsey0.9 km
- Jubilee House (Pub)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bentley Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hungry Bite0.7 km
- Lane Head Balti0.9 km
- Chip Stop0.9 km
- Spice Corner (Restaurant in Bridge Tavern Pub)0.9 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.9 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Harding Pharmacy0.3 km
- Shop Life Style0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
- Eat Fresh0.9 km
- Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station2.9 km
- Walsall3.2 km
- Bloxwich North3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124BX · Data under Open Government Licence