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Bloxwich West

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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£224
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £283K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £224 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
Detached37£310,000£302
Semi-Detached35£185,000£206
Terraced38£175,000£204
Flats4£64,000£84

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£65,000£190,000£170,000
2026£377,500£87,000£180,000£184,000
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£84£219£199
2026£313£124£192£226
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