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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, roughly 2.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £43,024 per year. There are 8 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 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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £238K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £325,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£270,000£284
Semi-Detached53£200,000£246
Terraced34£179,000£201
Flats2£94,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,995£71,500£131,750£106,000
2017£161,500£72,000£135,500£96,500
2018£166,248£78,975£132,995£109,500
2019£165,995£75,000£131,000£118,000
2020£177,000£83,750£140,000£120,000
2021£209,950£80,000£165,750£141,000
2022£262,475£70,000£197,000£150,000
2023£265,000£82,000£211,250£168,000
2024£302,100£97,777£219,000£175,000
2025£273,950£95,000£217,500£175,000
2026£260,000£93,000£190,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£133£171£123
2017£153£92£153£111
2018£181£119£153£130
2019£181£110£152£139
2020£166£117£172£124
2021£247£142£199£156
2022£266£103£253£184
2023£265£149£240£192
2024£263£127£251£199
2025£281£155£241£190
2026£249£154£236£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenall 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blakenall ward.

Local councillors

Pete Smith

Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

All postcodesin Blakenall

WS31RZ

Goscote Lodge Crescent

WS31SR

Dartmouth Place

WS33HA

Chantry Avenue

WS28BT

Savant Way

WS31TE

Alderley Crescent

WS31AF

Hawbush Road

WS31RF

Coalpool Lane

WS31FD

Oldhall Road

WS31QL

Coalpool Lane

WS31DF

Chaucer Road

WS28EA

Stafford Street

WS28BZ

Farm Street

WS27AJ

Kent Close

WS28AZ

Proffitt Street

WS31BE

Chestnut Road

WS31QE

Rutland Street

WS31EN

Harden Road

WS27AU

Essex Street

WS31QX

Whateley Avenue

WS31PB

Goscote Lane

WS31PE

Goscote Lane

WS31RB

Deans Place

WS28EB

Ryecroft Street

WS31DY

Oystercatcher Grove

WS31DJ

Wordsworth Road

WS31FX

Hazel Drive

WS31AE

Hawbush Road

WS31LJ

Chapel Street

WS31DG

Shearwater Road

WS31TG

Wilton Close

WS31BA

Oakland Road

WS31AX

Stag Hill Road

WS31NH

Dolphin Close

WS33DU

Church View Close

WS31AT

Stag Crescent

WS31DS

Keats Road

WS31SA

Goscote Lodge Crescent

WS31HZ

Chantry Avenue

WS31EY

Forest Avenue

WS31UZ

Coal Pool Lane

WS28EQ

Lords Drive

WS31EL

Harden Road

WS31RP

Clare Road

WS31TR

New Forest Road

WS31DB

Walker Road

WS31LG

Guild Avenue

WS28AD

Marlow Street

WS31SN

Ryecroft Place

WS31SZ

St Thomas Close

WS31FU

Billet Crescent

WS31PU

Oswin Place

WS31DW

Dryden Road

WS31NZ

Canalside Close

WS31GF

Wicket Close

WS31SJ

Goscote Lane

WS31JF

Guild Avenue

WS31PN

Henley Close

WS28AN

Mill Street

WS27AL

Webster Road

WS31TB

Wenlock Gardens

WS31JZ

Walker Road

WS31RA

Whateley Avenue

WS27AF

Forest Lane

WS31AH

Roebuck Road

WS31FW

Settler Way

WS28BE

Marlow Street

WS31DU

Bittern Close

WS27AS

Essex Street

WS27AQ

Forest Lane

WS31PY

Holden Crescent

WS31GE

Oval Way

WS27AN

Kent Street

WS31JA

Broadstone Avenue

WS33JF

Field Road

WS31BZ

Walker Road

WS31ST

Dartmouth Avenue

WS31JD

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS31TT

Epping Close

WS31RW

Warner Road

WS31FY

Campion Drive

WS31JR

Well Lane

WS31LN

Dawson Street

WS31FJ

Anode Grove

WS31BD

Chestnut Road

WS31RG

Warner Place

WS31QG

Lavender Grove

WS31JN

Well Lane

WS31QZ

Whateley Road

WS31FL

Buttercup Crescent

WS31FF

Juniper Grove

WS28AQ

Marlow Street

WS31JY

Hardy Road

WS31JX

Beresford Road

WS31LX

Goscote Industrial Estate

WS31DD

Chaucer Road

WS31SS

Jubilee Close

WS31SL

Ryecroft Place

WS31SX

Dartmouth Avenue

WS31EP

Turnstone Road

WS31HH

Blakenall Lane