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Bloxwich East

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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. Approximately 32.7% 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 £41,011 per year. There are 6 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
32.7%
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

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich East 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 Bloxwich East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached46£214,000
Detached13£325,000
Flats9£100,000
Terraced38£179,250

10 years median price trend in Bloxwich East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.