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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 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£176,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £215K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Blakenall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 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-Detached21£205,000£233
Terraced26£171,500£189
Flats6£88,500£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£172,500
2026£97,000£195,500£166,500
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.