WV12 4DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ensbury Close, 0.3km from Little Island in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Short Heath ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV12 4DN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £274k, up 63.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV12 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00052433 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENSBURY CLOSE, WV12 4DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENSBURY CLOSE, WV12 4DN.
352
47
£ 35,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV12 4DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WV12 4DN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 63.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV12 4DN. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 274,000
3 sales · Mean £ 284,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV12 4DN 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
Short Heath Junior School
New Leaf Centre
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Lane Head Nursery School
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Lodge Farm Primary School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Old Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Keymaster0.9 km
- The Homestead0.5 km
- The Noahs Ark0.9 km
- United Kingdom Inn0.9 km
- Short Heath Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lane Head Post Office & Stores0.6 km
- R & B Foodstore (Nisa)0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Harding Pharmacy0.3 km
- iDeli Online Delicatessen0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Oriental Kitchen0.6 km
- Renzo's Desserts Ltd0.3 km
- Eat Fresh0.5 km
- Pit Stop Diner0.5 km
- Dizzy Kidz0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Clarkies Fish Bar0.8 km
- Double Luck0.6 km
- Hungry Bite0.7 km
- Lane Head Balti0.7 km
- Chip Stop0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.1 km
- Bloxwich North3.6 km
- Walsall3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WV124DN · Data under Open Government Licence