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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 89 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
89
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
50.73(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.04(+51%)
Vehicle crime
7.27(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-32%)
Other theft
5.59(-2%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Blakenall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £325,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£239,400£2,993
Flats1£95,000£1,667
Semi-Detached37£220,000£2,765
Terraced9£205,000£2,450

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

WS31BS

Harden Road

WS31SX

Dartmouth Avenue

WS31EJ

Harden Grove

WS31JL

Well Lane

WS31AQ

Roebuck Road

WS31BE

Chestnut Road

WS31JD

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS31FD

Oldhall Road

WS31EP

Turnstone Road

WS32UY

Bloxwich Road

WS31EU

Beeches Road

WS31PN

Henley Close

WS31DG

Shearwater Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.