Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WV13 1AZ.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WV13 1AZ 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV13 1AZ — age 34, 51% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV13 1AZ 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 1AZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00052561 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1AZ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 187,250

2 sales · Mean £ 187,250

Terraced

£ 129,000

4 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Detached

£ 183,500

2 sales · Mean £ 183,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV13 1AZ has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson16
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.6 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.8 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils1.2 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.2 km
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Short Heath Junior School

Good261 pupils1.4 km
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Lane Head Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.5 km
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Pool Hayes Primary School

Good225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • (Ring O Bells)0.8 km
  • The Old Oak0.9 km
  • Three Tuns0.9 km
  • Willenhall Liberal Club0.3 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Clove Balti0.9 km
  • Bengal Relish1.0 km
  • Black Country Fryer0.9 km
  • Market Place Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Pizza Pan0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Conway's0.8 km
  • Corbelli Wines0.6 km
  • Imperial Cake0.8 km
  • Intermarche0.8 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Five Star Support1.0 km
  • Zorba Grill Restaurant0.8 km
  • Reflex Park Diner0.4 km
  • Living Water WIllenhall0.7 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Singh's Premier0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.2 km
  • Wolverhampton4.4 km
  • Bloxwich North4.5 km