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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£199,995
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £242K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 (about £238 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £370,000.

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
Detached14£282,500£284
Semi-Detached55£200,000£244
Terraced35£183,000£201
Flats3£93,000£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£274,950£95,000£217,500£175,000
2026£265,000£91,500£191,000£192,500
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