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About

Bloxwich East is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the Walsall Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its landscape includes several green spaces, such as the King George V Memorial Playing Fields, which provide recreational areas for residents.

The ward is defined by the substantial presence of the Bloxwich North and Daw End Branch canals, which form part of its eastern boundary. This historical network of waterways contributes to the local green corridor. The area is also home to the distinctive Bloxwich Library, a prominent civic building located on the High Street, which serves as a local hub.

Area overview

On average Bloxwich East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bloxwich East is £41,013 per year. There are 5 schools in Bloxwich East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bloxwich East is home to around 13,243 people, with a population density of about 3,469.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bloxwich East Population
13,243
Population density
3,469.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.67(+52%)
Shoplifting
19.71(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.97(+147%)
Vehicle crime
10.95(+68%)
Public order
9.36(+54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,362
85.79%
Other White
442
3.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
248
1.87%
Indian
233
1.76%
African
212
1.6%
Total population: 13,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,286
31.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,919
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,566
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,450
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,206
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 10,384

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,498
27.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,227
22.78%
Other social rented
1,085
20.14%
Social rents from council
843
15.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
630
11.69%
Total households: 5,387

Property prices in Bloxwich East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £267K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloxwich East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£375,000£281
Semi-Detached42£210,000£244
Terraced40£180,500£219
Flats6£98,750£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£79,000£119,500£111,000
2017£253,000£82,875£120,000£110,000
2018£260,000£85,000£132,000£125,000
2019£235,000£85,000£140,000£135,000
2020£285,000£86,000£149,000£131,250
2021£290,000£96,500£169,600£142,750
2022£329,000£99,000£186,000£170,000
2023£294,000£90,000£191,000£170,000
2024£291,000£100,000£200,000£172,000
2025£327,500£101,250£210,000£182,500
2026£402,500£97,500£207,500£176,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£125£129£119
2017£216£133£143£122
2018£199£132£159£138
2019£195£113£156£156
2020£227£123£170£152
2021£226£140£185£166
2022£273£156£216£196
2023£249£141£214£198
2024£253£168£218£194
2025£269£153£233£217
2026£281£162£251£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich East 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 Bloxwich East ward.

Local councillors

Gary Flint

Bloxwich East - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bloxwich East

Is Bloxwich East safe?

Bloxwich East records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bloxwich East?

The median sale price in Bloxwich East is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bloxwich East?

Bloxwich East has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bloxwich East?

Bloxwich East scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bloxwich East sits around rank 5,718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bloxwich East?

The average household income in Bloxwich East is around £41,013 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bloxwich East?

Bloxwich East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gary Flint (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Bloxwich East

WS33RF

Stoney Lane

WS32EL

Somerfield Road

WS31PA

Avon Road

WS33RW

Byeways

WS31LY

Livingstone Road

WS33BX

Mackay Road

WS33ER

Valley Road

WS32EA

Irvine Road

WS31NG

Green Rock Lane

WS33NN

Heathfield Drive

WS32DS

Nursery Road

WS33SS

Park Road

WS33RE

Stoney Lane

WS32DY

Irvine Road

WS31NJ

Thames Road

WS33AQ

Ryle Street

WS32DT

Stokes Street

WS33DG

Yew Tree Place

WS31ND

Smithfield Road

WS33DE

Livingstone Road

WS33BB

Maple Street

WS33DS

Sanstone Road

WS33QX

Millfield Avenue

WS33BP

Abbotts Street

WS33HU

Field Road

WS34QG

Goscote Lane

WS33HQ

Church Place

WS33LY

Lichfield Road

WS33QG

Ashbourne Road

WS31NE

Green Rock Lane

WS33AY

Abbotts Street

WS33QH

Bakewell Close

WS33EB

Victoria Avenue

WS33LR

Drake Road

WS31LF

Usk Close

WS33SW

Park Road

WS33AG

Pine Street

WS32DF

High Street

WS33AZ

Abbotts Street

WS33QN

Buxton Road

WS33BT

Mackay Road

WS32EN

Somerfield Road

WS33SE

Sanstone Close

WS33BD

Ryle Street

WS32DE

Old Place

WS33DJ

Grenfell Road

WS33AH

Benton Crescent

WS33PJ

Stafford Road

WS33DN

Stoney Lane

WS33RN

Selmans Parade

WS33NW

Stafford Close

WS33DT

Lichfield Road

WS33PS

Fishley Lane

WS33PZ

Fishley Lane

WS33AF

Ingram Road

WS33JB

Field Road

WS33QS

Millfield Avenue

WS33QZ

Stoney Lane

WS31EB

Sundew Road

WS33HX

Field Road

WS33DL

Grenfell Road

WS33EP

Hamilton Street

WS33EG

Stanley Street

WS31NB

Smithfield Road

WS33DP

Lichfield Road

WS33JP

The Pinfold

WS33SA

Bamford Road

WS33LS

Drake Road

WS33EJ

Victoria Avenue

WS31NX

Severn Road

WS33LQ

High Street

WS33NP

Wallington Heath

WS33PT

Simmonds Road

WS31NF

Green Rock Lane

WS33HG

Woodall Street

WS33QA

Fishley Close

WS33RY

Alvaston Close

WS33NL

Stafford Road

WS33AB

Ingram Place

WS33EL

Stanley Street

WS31BP

Meadowsweet Way

WS33PY

Fishley Lane

WS33JU

Precision Close

WS33EX

Booth Street

WS33HN

Harrison Street

WS33PA

Stafford Road

WS33ED

Penderel Street

WS33DF

Lichfield Road

WS33ST

Park Road

WS33NR

Wallington Close

WS31NA

Trent Place

WS33BH

The Orchard

WS33AA

Ingram Road

WS33HT

Victoria Avenue

WS33QJ

Buxton Road

WS31LR

Barracks Lane

WS32DG

High Street

WS33EZ

Chantry Avenue

WS33DA

Mackay Road

WS33JR

Woodall Street