Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

UPPER LICHFIELD STREET, WV13 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER LICHFIELD STREET, WV13 1DH.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1DH 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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Area Character

WV13 1DH is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.

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

WV13 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Upper Lichfield Street, 0.2km from Cheapside in Willenhall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

WV13 1DH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00052546 (shared with 78 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 1DH. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.4%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WV13 1DH is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting172
Violence and sexual offences155
Criminal damage and arson81
Vehicle crime64
Anti-social behaviour34

school Local Schools

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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils0.9 km
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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

Good1470 pupils1.4 km
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Stow Heath Primary School

Good491 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
  • Conway's0.2 km
  • Corbelli Wines0.4 km
  • Imperial Cake0.2 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Malthouse0.3 km
  • Royal George0.3 km
  • (Ring O Bells)0.2 km
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
  • Aldi Food Stores1.0 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Runaway Bay Caribbean0.9 km
  • Alaturka Doner0.9 km
  • Bengal Relish0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Dotty's Cafe0.2 km
  • Ros' Corner Cafe0.5 km
  • Five Star Support0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton4.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.7 km
  • Walsall4.7 km