WV13 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bloxwich Road South, 0.2km from Spring Bank in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1AX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, down 55.6% 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 WV13 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00052560 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AX.
348
32
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1AX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV13 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £209k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 55.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1AX. The average age is 32.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Flat
£ 89,250
2 sales · Mean £ 89,250
Detached
£ 179,000
2 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1AX has low crime rates — 42 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
Barcroft Primary School
Fibbersley Park Academy
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Pool Hayes Academy
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Short Heath Junior School
Lane Head Nursery School
Pool Hayes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Conway's0.9 km
- Corbelli Wines0.7 km
- Imperial Cake0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Malthouse1.0 km
- (Ring O Bells)0.8 km
- The Old Oak0.9 km
- Three Tuns0.9 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Clove Balti0.9 km
- Black Country Fryer1.0 km
- Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- Pizza Power0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Zorba Grill Restaurant0.9 km
- Reflex Park Diner0.5 km
- Living Water WIllenhall0.8 km
- Jo's Cafe0.9 km
- Pit Stop Diner0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Singh's Premier0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Bloxwich North4.4 km
- Wolverhampton4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131AX · Data under Open Government Licence