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About

Bloxwich West is a residential ward located in the northern part of the Walsall metropolitan borough. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with notable pockets of newer developments. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the larger Bloxwich town centre providing more comprehensive services nearby. The ward is primarily a settled, residential community with established local schools and green spaces integrated into its layout.

A significant local feature is the large, open expanse of Bloxwich Park, which includes formal gardens, sports fields, and a memorial. The landscape is also defined by the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which traces part of the ward's eastern boundary, offering a linear route for walking and cycling. This infrastructure subtly influences the area's geography, separating some neighbourhoods while providing a distinct recreational corridor amidst the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Bloxwich West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bloxwich West is £43,722 per year. There are 5 schools in Bloxwich West: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bloxwich West is home to around 13,324 people, with a population density of about 3,772.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bloxwich West Population
13,324
Population density
3,772.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.38(+12%)
Shoplifting
26.49(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.91(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.93(-17%)
Other theft
7.36(+29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,850
88.95%
Other White
369
2.77%
African
188
1.41%
Indian
175
1.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
157
1.18%
Total population: 13,322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,995
28.09%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,162
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,636
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,569
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,361
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 10,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,786
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,357
24%
Other social rented
1,009
17.84%
Social rents from council
718
12.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
641
11.34%
Total households: 5,655

Property prices in Bloxwich West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £272K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Bloxwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £525,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£308,500£297
Semi-Detached32£190,000£210
Terraced40£175,000£203
Flats3£63,000£77

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,500£74,000£106,500£97,000
2017£238,500£161,500£130,000£110,000
2018£245,500£109,475£138,000£110,000
2019£262,500£159,000£145,500£122,500
2020£311,500£104,000£156,000£123,000
2021£317,000£66,500£177,500£135,000
2022£355,000£70,000£190,000£155,000
2023£327,000£77,500£215,000£165,000
2024£342,500£68,750£193,750£160,000
2025£307,500£101,625£190,000£170,000
2026£338,500£87,000£182,500£184,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£128£120£111
2017£235£296£171£121
2018£236£211£192£131
2019£256£294£162£139
2020£268£212£186£141
2021£277£134£207£161
2022£322£167£199£180
2023£296£159£232£190
2024£313£94£233£187
2025£301£77£219£199
2026£313£124£196£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Michael John Coulson

Bloxwich West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Bloxwich West

Is Bloxwich West safe?

Bloxwich West records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bloxwich West?

The median sale price in Bloxwich West is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bloxwich West?

Bloxwich West has 5 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bloxwich West?

Bloxwich West scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bloxwich West sits around rank 9,060 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 West?

The average household income in Bloxwich West is around £43,722 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bloxwich West?

Bloxwich West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael John Coulson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Bloxwich West

WS32US

Cresswell Crescent

WS32LS

Sneyd Lane

WS32JN

Bell Lane

WS32EX

Queens Parade

WS32QX

Glastonbury Crescent

WS33NQ

Dukes Grove

WS32TH

Broad Lane

WS33PG

Stafford Road

WS33UP

Coxmoor Close

WS32JE

Market Place

WS32QW

Bloxwich West

WS32LA

Broad Lane Gardens

WS32HN

Elmore Green Road

WS32RZ

Hollybank Close

WS32SL

Margam Way

WS33XZ

Grantown Grove

WS32HJ

Sandhill Street

WS32DP

Reeves Street

WS33UE

Selsdon Road

WS32RH

Abbey Square

WS32EZ

Wolverhampton Road

WS32RD

Netley Way

WV125DE

Lichfield Road

WS32SW

Waverley Road

WS33UT

Ingestre Close

WS32TN

Evesham Crescent

WS32XT

Croxstalls Close

WS33XT

Redbourn Road

WS32NA

Sneyd Lane

WS32QJ

Central Drive

WS33LP

High Street

WS32NW

Sneyd Hall Close

WS33TP

Troon Close

WS33TW

Kedleston Close

WS32SN

Margam Terrace

WS32EU

Samuel Street

WS32ET

Wightwick Close

WS32LH

Pulley Close

WS33PB

Stafford Road

WS33LE

High Street

WS32EY

Wolverhampton Road

WS32TG

Broad Lane

WS32LJ

Kempthorne Gardens

WS33UB

Turnberry Road

WS32NJ

Sneyd Hall Road

WS32TF

Broad Lane

WS33TY

The Berkshire

WS33PF

Enderley Close

WS32NP

Sneyd Hall Road

WS32PZ

Heather Road

WS32PJ

Croxstalls Avenue

WS33NJ

Stafford Road

WS33NT

Lydford Road

WS32RN

Fountains Way

WS32SP

Tintern Crescent

WS33XR

Lytham Grove

WS33UF

Walton Heath

WS32RL

Fountains Road

WS33TZ

The Links

WS33TS

Saunton Road

WS32JH

Market Place

WS32HZ

Marlborough Street

WV125BX

Lichfield Road

WS32RB

Netley Road

WS32QU

Glastonbury Crescent

WS33US

The Links

WS32UR

Shrewsbury Close

WS32HS

Elmore Green Road

WS33UQ

Churston Close

WS32RA

Netley Road

WS32RE

Glastonbury Way

WS33NU

Lydford Road

WS32RF

Glastonbury Crescent

WS32HE

Wolverhampton Road

WS33LH

High Street

WS32RW

Tewkesbury Road

WS32PN

Minewood Close

WS32LQ

Catches Drive

WS32PT

Chase Road

WS32UB

Whitby Close

WS32PL

Colliery Drive

WS33PD

Enderley Drive

WS33XQ

Ganton Road

WS32HG

Sandbank

WS33UA

Turnberry Road

WS32LY

Sneyd Lane

WS32NL

Sneyd Hall Road

WS32TS

Cresswell Crescent

WS32HH

Sandbank

WS32RQ

Glastonbury Crescent

WS32LX

Sneyd Lane

WS32LU

Vernon Way

WS32DW

Kempthorne Gardens

WS32NG

Mulberry Road

WS32ND

Chepstow Road

WS32QA

Heather Road

WS33JX

High Street

WS32QF

Ashley Road

WS32SE

Fisher Road

WS32NN

Sneyd Hall Road