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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 204 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
204
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
100.3(+162%)
Shoplifting
35.14(+302%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.23(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.75(+148%)
Public order
15.66(+157%)
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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £365,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£274,975
Flats2£99,500
Semi-Detached66£210,000
Terraced27£172,500

10 years median price trend in Blakenall

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

All postcodes in Blakenall

WS31AN

Archer Road

WS31DY

Oystercatcher Grove

WS31RL

Harden Road

WS31TL

Cartbridge Walk

WS32DA

High Street

WS31QL

Coalpool Lane

WS28BJ

Mentor Close

WS31ER

Broadstone Avenue

WS31FS

Matte Street

WS31JX

Beresford Road

WS31LW

Blakenall Row

WS31QS

Coal Pool Lane

WS31UZ

Coal Pool Lane

WS28BD

Proffitt Close

WS31DW

Dryden Road

WS31FR

Copper Works Way

WS28DB

Bloxwich Road

WS31BY

Harden Road

WS31DZ

Keats Road

WS31FN

Brass Grove

WS31RD

Whateley Place

WS31RY

Goscote Close

WS31SX

Dartmouth Avenue

WS31AT

Stag Crescent

WS31BT

Harden Road

WS31FA

Sanderling Road

WS31PR

Halford Crescent

WS31RF

Coalpool Lane

WS27BG

Bloxwich Road

WS27AA

Forest Lane

WS27AQ

Forest Lane

WS31AW

Archer Road

WS31PP

Roberts Road

WS27BQ

Bloxwich Road

WS28BH

Brewer Street

WS31QD

Rutland Street

WS31SS

Jubilee Close

WS31TR

New Forest Road

WS31DQ

Shakespeare Crescent

WS31ED

Turnstone Road

WS31JR

Well Lane

WS31RQ

Harden Road

WS31TE

Alderley Crescent

WS28BA

Brewer Street

WS31EF

Grebe Drive

WS31RA

Whateley Avenue

WS31SU

Dartmouth Close

WS31DN

Goldsmith Road

WS31ES

Harden Road

WS31FQ

Copper Works Way

WS31GA

Goscote Lodge Crescent

WS27AS

Essex Street

WS28EF

Garden Street

WS31EA

Shelduck Way

WS31HU

Blakenall Lane

WS31JQ

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS31QA

Holden Crescent

WS31QJ

Coalpool Lane

WS31RB

Deans Place

WS27AH

Kent Street

WS28AD

Marlow Street

WS28AY

Cannon Street

WS28BY

Cannon Street North

WS31HT

Blakenall Heath

WS31JZ

Walker Road

WS31BZ

Walker Road

WS31JE

Guild Avenue

WS31NN

Slacky Lane

WS31QQ

Holden Crescent

WS28BX

Leckie Road

WS31BA

Oakland Road

WS27AG

Raymond Close

WS31BB

Chestnut Road

WS31EY

Forest Avenue

WS31LH

Foster Street

WS31RZ

Goscote Lodge Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.