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Blakenall South

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About

Blakenall South is a residential area located in Walsall, West Midlands. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing basic services for residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Walsall town center and nearby areas.

Blakenall South has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events often held at the Blakenall Community Centre. The area is close to green spaces like Blakenall Park, offering recreational opportunities. While primarily residential, it has some light industrial units on its outskirts. The neighborhood maintains a practical balance of housing and essential facilities for its residents.

Area overview

On average Blakenall South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Blakenall South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blakenall South Population
7,155
Population density
4,511.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,926
68.83%
Other White
537
7.5%
African
371
5.18%
Indian
245
3.42%
Pakistani
188
2.63%
Total population: 7,157

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
659
26.42%
Other social rented
492
19.73%
Social rents from council
453
18.16%
Owns outright
444
17.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
16%
Total households: 2,494

Property prices in Blakenall South

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Blakenall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blakenall South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£339,625
Semi-Detached43£200,000
Terraced4£207,500

10 years median price trend in Blakenall South

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

All postcodes in Blakenall South

WS31DN

Dryden Road

WS31ES

Harden Grove

WS31FQ

Blakenall South

WS31JR

Barracks Lane

WS31EF

Grebe Drive

WS31EA

Shelduck Way

WS31BZ

Masefield Road

WS31JE

Guild Avenue

WS31JZ

Brundard Close

WS31NN

Canalside Close

WS31BA

Oakland Road

WS31BB

Chestnut Road

WS31EY

Forest Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.