WV12 4DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dursley Close, 0.2km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
For families considering a move, WV12 4DE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 18.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00052435 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURSLEY CLOSE, WV12 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURSLEY CLOSE, WV12 4DE.
272
50
£ 36,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WV12 4DE — age 50, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4DE. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,500
2 sales · Mean £ 185,500
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4DE has low crime rates — 37 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
Short Heath Junior School
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Lane Head Nursery School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Lodge Farm Primary School
Barcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Keymaster0.8 km
- The Homestead0.5 km
- The Noahs Ark0.7 km
- The Bridge Tavern0.9 km
- The Whimsey0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.7 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.8 km
- Willenhall Supermarket0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Sunny Meats1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.4 km
- Eat Fresh0.7 km
- Pit Stop Diner0.4 km
- Lock and Key Café1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Spicy Flames1.0 km
- Chip Pan1.0 km
- Clarkies Fish Bar0.7 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- Runaway Bay Caribbean1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.2 km
- Walsall3.6 km
- Bloxwich North3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124DE · Data under Open Government Licence