Postcode district · Willenhall

WV13 area guide

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

Council: Walsall
Region: West Midlands
Population: 35,133 (2024)

WV13Postcode district · Willenhall

At a glance

What WV13 is like

The WV13 postcode district in Walsall covers 507 live postcodes and is home to about 35,133 people across 18 census neighbourhoods. 51.8% of households own their home, 22.2% rent privately and 25.1% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 53% 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 sold for a median of £198,750 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV13 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 — 49.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£198,750

Median over 134 sales in WV13, +3.2% on the year before.

TransportMore

5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 36 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 8 rated schools in WV13 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£42,047

Average a year, before tax — higher than 17% 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.

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Higher crime than mostLook closer
49.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
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.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
25.1% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools in WV13 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WV13 FAQs

Is WV13 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 49.4 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).

How much does a house cost in WV13?

The median sale price over the last year was £198,750.

Homes in WV13 sold for a median of £198,750 across 134 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WV13 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 49.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV13, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WV13?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 7.6% of residents. 51.8% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (44.8%).

Which council covers WV13?

WV13 is in Walsall.

WV13 is in Walsall, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WV13?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 36 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, 0.3 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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