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Bloxwich South

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About

Bloxwich South is a residential district located on the southern edge of the larger Bloxwich town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along High Street and Bloxwich Road. Open green spaces like King George V Playing Fields provide recreational space for the community.

The area is defined by its proximity to the Wyrley and Essington Canal, with the waterway tracing its western boundary. This historical canal corridor offers a distinct network of footpaths for walking and cycling, separate from the main residential streets. Local services are practical, with several schools, convenience stores, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Bloxwich South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 53.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year. There are 4 schools in Bloxwich South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bloxwich South is home to around 6,678 people, with a population density of about 3,197.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bloxwich South Population
6,678
Population density
3,197.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.61(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.18(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-34%)
Other theft
7.19(+25%)
Vehicle crime
6.59(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,660
84.76%
Other White
217
3.25%
African
172
2.58%
Caribbean
114
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
109
1.63%
Total population: 6,678

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,672
33.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
821
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
766
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
671
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
645
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 4,967

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,027
37.58%
Owns outright
500
18.29%
Owns with a mortgage
424
15.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
413
15.11%
Social rents from council
330
12.07%
Total households: 2,733

Property prices in Bloxwich South

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Bloxwich South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £302,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£283,500
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached9£182,500
Terraced23£165,000

10 years median price trend in Bloxwich South

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

Data Sources

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