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About

Blakenall North is a residential area situated in the northern part of Walsall. The housing is primarily composed of interwar and post-war terraced homes and council-built properties, with some newer infill developments. The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and numerous green spaces, including playing fields and smaller parks that break up the built environment. Local amenities are focused along a few main roads serving the community's daily needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to the large, open expanse of the Blakenall Heath, a significant area of common land with a history of industrial use now largely reclaimed by nature. This provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding streets. Transport links are straightforward, with good road connections to Walsall town centre and the wider Black Country network, supporting a predominantly local population.

Area overview

On average Blakenall North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 37.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year. There are 3 schools in Blakenall North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blakenall North is home to around 6,663 people, with a population density of about 5,456.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blakenall North Population
6,663
Population density
5,456.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.18(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.16(+108%)
Shoplifting
11.26(+29%)
Other theft
9.61(+69%)
Vehicle crime
8.7(+34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,459
81.91%
Other White
257
3.86%
African
164
2.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
153
2.3%
Caribbean
151
2.27%
Total population: 6,665

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,731
34.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
867
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
769
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
687
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,044

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
593
23.16%
Other social rented
562
21.94%
Owns outright
545
21.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
15.62%
Social rents from council
398
15.54%
Total households: 2,561

Property prices in Blakenall North

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £218K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Blakenall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£205,000£233
Terraced24£171,500£189
Flats4£97,250£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£89,000£125,000£98,000
2017£204,750£79,000£112,500£95,000
2018£197,500£82,500£124,975£109,250
2019£135,000£85,000£140,000£117,000
2020£192,500£85,000£136,250£119,000
2021£167,500£96,500£168,000£135,500
2022£253,000£94,500£173,500£163,000
2023£271,500£95,000£185,000£172,500
2024£305,000£85,000£185,000£158,000
2025£250,000£87,000£199,200£172,750
2026£97,500£200,000£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£125£133£113
2017£202£132£136£115
2018£154£132£155£123
2019£161£129£155£146
2020£213£132£157£145
2021£183£132£177£151
2022£253£136£213£187
2023£223£140£195£195
2024£359£139£215£179
2025£257£144£216£189
2026£162£228£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenall North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Blakenall North

Is Blakenall North safe?

Blakenall North records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blakenall North?

The median sale price in Blakenall North is £186,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blakenall North?

Blakenall North has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blakenall North?

Blakenall North scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blakenall North sits around rank 3,231 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blakenall North?

The average household income in Blakenall North is around £40,283 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Blakenall North

WS31NJ

Thames Road

WS33LA

High Street

WS31LF

Usk Close

WS31NS

Severn Road

WS31HS

Blakenall Heath

WS33DU

Church View Close

WS33EN

Hamilton Street

WS31LB

Walker Place

WS31HL

Blakenall Heath

WS31NA

Trent Place

WS33EG

Stanley Street

WS33HB

Booth Close

WS31HU

Blakenall Lane

WS31HX

Blakenall Lane

WS31NW

Dee Road

WS31DA

Barracks Lane

WS33JU

Precision Close

WS31HY

Chantry Avenue

WS33EL

Stanley Street

WS33AA

Ingram Road

WS31HH

Blakenall Lane

WS33HH

Harrison Street

WS33JA

Field Road

WS33JJ

Pinfold

WS32XE

Bloxwich Road

WS33LW

Drake Close

WS31PH

Goscote Lane

WS33LR

Drake Road

WS33EQ

Stanley Street

WS33NG

Drake Road

WS33JH

Woodall Street

WS31LT

Barracks Place

WS33HQ

Church Place

WS31NP

Mersey Road

WS31LR

Barracks Lane

WS33FB

Bell Tower Close

WS33JQ

Church Street

WS33HU

Field Road

WS31JA

Broadstone Avenue

WS32BA

Bloxwich Road

WS33LS

Drake Road

WS31JQ

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS33EX

Booth Street

WS31NX

Severn Road

WS33SW

Park Road

WS31BP

Meadowsweet Way

WS33JS

Field Close

WS31NL

Dee Road

WS33JD

Field Road

WS33HR

The Exchange

WS33HF

Church Street

WS33HJ

Revival Street

WS31PL

Thames Road

WS33LQ

High Street

WS33HE

Church Street

WS33HN

Harrison Street

WS33EZ

Chantry Avenue

WS33EE

Penn Close

WS33ED

Penderel Street

WS33HW

Harrison Street

WS31HF

Blakenall Lane

WS31JF

Guild Avenue

WS33EH

Victoria Avenue

WS31LA

Walker Road

WS33HP

Harrison Street

WS31HG

Blakenall Lane

WS31JT

Well Lane

WS31LD

Guild Avenue

WS31NU

Severn Road

WS31NB

Smithfield Road

WS33EP

Hamilton Street

WS33JP

The Pinfold

WS31NT

Wye Road

WS33DZ

Penderel Street

WS33EU

Valley Road

WS31HJ

Blakenall Lane

WS33HD

Church Place

WS31PA

Avon Road

WS31NF

Green Rock Lane

WS31HT

Blakenall Heath

WS31NE

Green Rock Lane

WS33JY

Harvest Grove

WS33HT

Victoria Avenue

WS31LU

Ingram Road

WS31ND

Smithfield Road

WS33EY

Valley Road

WS31EB

Sundew Road

WS31LZ

Thames Road

WS33EF

Booth Street

WS33LN

Victoria Avenue

WS33JR

Woodall Street

WS31LP

Barracks Lane

WS33JB

Field Road

WS33HA

Chantry Avenue

WS32DG

High Street

WS31PJ

Thames Road

WS33HY

Field Road

WS31PQ

Goscote Lane

WS32BB

Bloxwich Road

WS33ST

Park Road