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Blakenall South

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About

Blakenall South is a residential district situated in the northeast of Walsall. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war council housing and later private developments, with a network of local shops and services along Blakenall Lane. It is a predominantly residential community with several primary schools and green spaces like Blakenall Playing Fields providing recreational space for local residents.

The landscape is marked by its position on a ridge, with streets offering views across the wider borough. A notable local landmark is the former site of the Blakenall Heath Colliery, which historically shaped the area's development. Today, the district functions as a practical suburb with good road links to Walsall town centre and the wider motorway network, supporting its everyday residential character.

Area overview

On average Blakenall South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 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 per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. There are 2 schools in Blakenall South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blakenall South is home to around 7,155 people, with a population density of about 4,511.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.17(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.53(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(+17%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(+4%)
Other theft
6.43(+12%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,541
30.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,065
21.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
751
14.88%
Level 3 (A level)
739
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,048

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Blakenall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached19£320,625
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached37£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

WS31JR

Well Lane

WS31EF

Grebe Drive

WS31DN

Goldsmith Road

WS31ES

Harden Road

WS31FQ

Copper Works Way

WS31EA

Shelduck Way

WS31JZ

Walker Road

WS31BZ

Walker Road

WS31JE

Guild Avenue

WS31NN

Slacky Lane

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: 16/01/2026.