Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WV13 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV13 1DP.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV13 1DP 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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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, WV13 1DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WV13 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Spring Bank in Willenhall. Administratively it sits within Willenhall South ward and the Walsall North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV13 1DP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00052572 (shared with 20 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 1DP. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around WV13 1DP is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting149
Criminal damage and arson71
Vehicle crime60
Anti-social behaviour32

school Local Schools

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St Giles Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.5 km
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Barcroft Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
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Fibbersley Park Academy

Requires Improvement623 pupils0.8 km
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Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)

Good35 pupils1.0 km
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Pool Hayes Academy

Good1059 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Bimmies Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Jay's Convenience Store (Core)0.8 km
  • Shelleys (Gulf)0.7 km
  • 8pm Chemist0.4 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Malthouse0.5 km
  • Royal George0.5 km
  • Cross Keys Inn1.0 km
  • Crown Inn0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Maha Shiv Shakti Fruit and Veg0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Singh's Premier0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Clove Balti0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Runaway Bay Caribbean0.9 km
  • Double Luck0.9 km
  • Kwang Wah0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Dotty's Cafe0.5 km
  • Ros' Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • Jo's Cafe0.8 km
  • Pit Stop Diner1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton4.4 km
  • Bloxwich Station4.5 km
  • Walsall4.7 km