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About

Blakenall ward is situated in the northeastern part of the Walsall borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing and more modern developments. Its landscape includes several green spaces, such as the expanse around the former Blakenall Heath, which provides open ground for local recreation. The ward is served by local shopping parades catering to everyday needs, with a focus on practical amenities rather than a centralised commercial hub.

The community is anchored by facilities like the Blakenall Village Centre, which hosts essential services. A notable local landmark is the Leamore Memorial Park, featuring a dedicated remembrance garden. The area's industrial past is subtly referenced in its street layout and some remaining architectural features, though it is now predominantly a quiet residential district. Transport links connect it to Walsall town centre and beyond via key road routes.

Area overview

On average Blakenall has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blakenall is £43,031 per year. There are 10 schools in Blakenall: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blakenall is home to around 16,221 people, with a population density of about 3,938.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blakenall Population
16,221
Population density
3,938 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.01(+166%)
Shoplifting
39.15(+350%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.45(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.06(+68%)
Vehicle crime
16.09(+147%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,239
63.12%
Pakistani
1,365
8.42%
Other White
1,153
7.11%
African
855
5.27%
Indian
558
3.44%
Total population: 16,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,678
31.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,306
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,690
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,681
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,346
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 11,673

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,379
24.07%
Other social rented
1,204
21.02%
Owns outright
1,096
19.13%
Social rents from council
968
16.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
958
16.72%
Total households: 5,729

Property prices in Blakenall

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Blakenall 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£260,000£3,026
Flats1£95,000£1,667
Semi-Detached60£214,000£2,802
Terraced36£175,000£2,050

10 years median price trend in Blakenall

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

All postcodes in Blakenall

WS31RD

Whateley Place

WS28AR

Proffitt Street

WS31RS

Goscote Lane

WS31AG

Hawbush Road

WS31RQ

Harden Road

WS31TF

Arbury Grove

WS28DB

Bloxwich Road

WS31EW

Broadstone Avenue

WS31AB

Hunter Crescent

WS31QH

Holden Crescent

WS31DH

Wagtail Road

WS31BT

Harden Road

WS28DA

Leckie Road

WS31ER

Broadstone Avenue

WS31FS

Matte Street

WS31BS

Harden Road

WS31QA

Holden Crescent

WS31AW

Archer Road

WS31JJ

Awlmakers Grove

WS31PW

Ashfield Close

WS31HF

Blakenall Lane

WS31QJ

Coalpool Lane

WS27BH

Derby Street

WS31BN

Turnstone Road

WS31SU

Dartmouth Close

WS31EX

Forest Avenue

WS31RN

Harden Road

WS31FQ

Copper Works Way

WS31QW

Coalpool Lane

WS28BB

Proffitt Street

WS31AP

Chestnut Road

WS31DE

Masefield Road

WS31PX

Oswin Road

WS32BA

Bloxwich Road

WS32DA

High Street

WS27AA

Forest Lane

WS31BL

Camellia Close

WS31JH

Newhome Way

WS31ET

Harden Road

WS31AY

Stag Hill Road

WS28BX

Leckie Road

WS28AY

Cannon Street

WS31SY

Forest Place

WS27BQ

Bloxwich Road

WS31EZ

Beeches Road

WS31DZ

Keats Road

WS28EL

Bate Street

WS28BD

Proffitt Close

WS28EY

Ryecroft Park

WS31FA

Sanderling Road

WS31PZ

Holden Place

WS27BJ

Hereford Street

WS31QQ

Holden Crescent

WS31JL

Well Lane

WS31DT

Redshank Road

WS31JQ

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS28AH

Mill Street

WS33JL

Pinfold

WS31GA

Goscote Lodge Crescent

WS31QU

Whateley Road

WS31RY

Goscote Close

WS31EJ

Harden Grove

WS31AS

Chestnut Place

WS31LH

Foster Street

WS27AT

Kent Street

WS28AT

North Street

WS31BQ

Oak Crescent

WS28BA

Brewer Street

WS28BU

Bloxwich Road

WS31BF

Eagleworks Drive

WS31BY

Harden Road

WS31DL

Goldsmith Road

WS31PT

Oswin Road

WS31QF

Beddows Road

WS28AP

Proffitt Street

WS31RL

Harden Road

WS28ES

College Way

WS31ED

Turnstone Road

WS27AW

Webster Road

WS31RX

Goscote Lane

WS31FG

Honeysuckle Way

WS31EF

Grebe Drive

WS31HY

Chantry Avenue

WS31LW

Blakenall Row

WS31HB

Beeches Road

WS28AX

Mill Street

WS31AJ

Roebuck Place

WS31FB

Hawbush Road

WS31EA

Shelduck Way

WS27AP

Webster Road

WS31EQ

Turnstone Road

WS31FN

Brass Grove

WS31TU

Wareham Close

WS31NN

Slacky Lane

WS31TS

Dalby Road

WS31HG

Blakenall Lane

WS31HA

Beeches Place

WS31EH

Razorbill Way

WS31AA

Hunter Crescent

WS28AF

John Street

Data Sources

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