WV13 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harry Perks Street, 0.3km from London, Little in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1BN is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00052562 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARRY PERKS STREET, WV13 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRY PERKS STREET, WV13 1BN.
459
33
£ 37,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV13 1BN 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WV13 1BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV13 1BN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
3 sales · Mean £ 156,500
Terraced
£ 156,745
4 sales · Mean £ 160,121
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV13 1BN has low crime rates — 43 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
Fibbersley Park Academy
Barcroft Primary School
St Giles Church of England Primary School
Pool Hayes Academy
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pool Hayes Primary School
Lane Head Nursery School
Short Heath Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- Conway's0.9 km
- Corbelli Wines0.8 km
- Imperial Cake1.0 km
- Intermarche0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- (Ring O Bells)0.9 km
- Willenhall Liberal Club0.4 km
- Gilberts Bar0.9 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Zorba Grill Restaurant0.9 km
- Living Water WIllenhall0.8 km
- Reflex Park Diner0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dotty's Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Singh's Premier0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Market Place Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Pizza Pan0.9 km
- Pizza Power0.8 km
- Spicy Flames0.4 km
- Pizza Bar Willenhall0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Wolverhampton4.4 km
- Bloxwich North4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV131BN · Data under Open Government Licence