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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

WS31QS

Coal Pool Lane

WS31QB

Beddows Road

WS31ES

Harden Road

WS31EU

Beeches Road

WS32BB

Bloxwich Road

WS31DR

Warbler Grove

WS31HX

Blakenall Lane

WS31JE

Guild Avenue

WS31DP

Plover Street

WS31QN

Coalpool Lane

WS31FH

Rosehip Crescent

WS33JE

Field Road

WS31HU

Blakenall Lane

WS28EF

Garden Street

WS31AQ

Roebuck Road

WS31FR

Copper Works Way

WS31QP

Coal Pool Lane

WS31BX

Harden Road

WS31QD

Rutland Street

WS31LQ

Guild Avenue

WS28AW

Leckie Road

WS31QY

Cartbridge Crescent

WS27AH

Kent Street

WS31JG

St Clements Avenue

WS31EG

Dabchick Grove

WS31AL

Roebuck Road

WS33JS

Field Close

WS31FZ

Blakenall

WS31HT

Blakenall Heath

WS31GB

Blakenall

WS28AB

Portland Street

WS31BJ

Camellia Close

WS31TA

Wenlock Gardens

WS31DQ

Shakespeare Crescent

WS31AR

Brundard Close

WS31TL

Cartbridge Walk

WS31AZ

Oakwood Road

WS32XE

Bloxwich Road

WS31JU

Well Lane

WS31PD

Goscote Lane

WS31SP

Dartmouth Avenue

WS27BG

Bloxwich Road

WS28AA

College Way

WS28ED

Stafford Street

WS31PP

Roberts Road

WS31BU

Harden Close

WS28BJ

Mentor Close

WS28BH

Brewer Street

WS31PR

Halford Crescent

WS27AR

Essex Street

WS31BB

Chestnut Road

WS28BY

Cannon Street North

WS31FE

Bluebell Crescent

WS31FP

Blakenall

WS31AD

Stag Crescent

WS27AG

Raymond Close

WS31RT

Goscote Place

WS31BH

Elm Road

WS31AU

Stag Hill Road

WS31GD

Ashes Lane

WS31PS

Halford Crescent

WS31FT

Zinc Close

WS31AN

Archer Road

WS31EE

Dipper Way

WS28DW

Stafford Street

WS28EJ

Day Street

WS31BG

Arrow Road

WS28BF

Bloxwich Road

WS31TJ

Cartbridge Crescent

WS32UY

Bloxwich Road

WS31RR

Harden Road

WS28AU

North Street

WS31JB

Hollemeadow Avenue

WS31RU

Goscote Place

WS28AS

St Peters Terrace

WS31DN

Goldsmith Road

Data Sources

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