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WV13 1 area guide

Who lives in WV13 1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Walsall
Region
West Midlands
Population
18,022 (2024)
At a glance

What WV13 1 is like

The WV13 1 postcode sector in Walsall covers 172 live postcodes and is home to about 18,022 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 51.7% of households own their home, 24.9% rent privately and 22.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 53.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WV13 1 sold for a median of £186,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV13 1 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.9/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 54.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£186,000

Median over 51 sales in WV13 1, +3.3% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 44 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in WV13 1 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£42,588

Average a year, before tax — higher than 19% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    54.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.9 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A big private rental marketPositive

    24.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in WV13 1 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WV13 1 FAQs

01
Is WV13 1 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.9 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 54.1 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in WV13 1?

The median sale price over the last year was £186,000.

Homes in WV13 1 sold for a median of £186,000 across 51 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WV13 1 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 54.1 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV13 1, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in WV13 1?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 35–39, at 7.6% of residents. 51.7% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (40.3%).
05
Which council covers WV13 1?

WV13 1 is in Walsall.

WV13 1 is in Walsall, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WV13 1?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 44 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Willenhall Rail Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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