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Blakenall North

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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 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
112
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
51.03(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.06(+124%)
Shoplifting
11.71(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.76(-14%)
Other theft
9.16(+60%)
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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Blakenall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£250,000
Flats1£94,000
Semi-Detached18£194,600
Terraced16£174,500

10 years median price trend in Blakenall North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.