WV12 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Oakridge Drive, 0.1km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00052434 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKRIDGE DRIVE, WV12 4DL.
329
44
£ 36,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV12 4DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% 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 4DL. The average age is 43.9. 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
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Terraced
£ 288,500
2 sales · Mean £ 288,500
Semi-Detached
£ 165,500
2 sales · Mean £ 165,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4DL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Short Heath Junior School
Barcroft Primary School
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Lane Head Nursery School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
St Giles Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.9 km
- St Anne's Best One Store0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Clove Balti0.8 km
- Spicy Flames0.7 km
- Clarkies Fish Bar0.5 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Runaway Bay Caribbean0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Old Oak0.8 km
- Three Tuns0.9 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.9 km
- Keymaster0.8 km
- The Homestead0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.7 km
- Ros' Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Eat Fresh0.8 km
- Jo's Cafe0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.4 km
- Walsall3.9 km
- Bloxwich North3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124DL · Data under Open Government Licence