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About

Pleck ward lies in the southern part of Walsall, bordered by the River Tame to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. Industrial estates are situated along its eastern and southern edges, contributing to the local economy. The ward includes the Bescot area, known for its railway station and stadium.

The landscape is largely urban, with several green spaces providing recreational areas. Pleck Road serves as a central thoroughfare with a mix of shops and services. The ward's proximity to the M6 motorway offers direct transport links. A notable local landmark is the Bescot Stadium, home to Walsall Football Club, which sits near the railway lines.

Area overview

On average Pleck has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pleck is £40,634 per year. There are 5 schools in Pleck: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pleck is home to around 16,164 people, with a population density of about 4,541.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pleck Population
16,164
Population density
4,541.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.43(+74%)
Shoplifting
22.09(+154%)
Vehicle crime
13.8(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.36(+83%)
Other theft
13.3(+134%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,638
28.69%
British
4,544
28.11%
Indian
1,896
11.73%
Bangladeshi
951
5.88%
African
886
5.48%
Total population: 16,167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,772
31.61%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,627
22.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,639
13.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,485
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,398
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 11,932

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,429
25.83%
Owns outright
1,395
25.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,128
20.39%
Other social rented
906
16.37%
Social rents from council
481
8.69%
Total households: 5,533

Property prices in Pleck

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £213K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £203 per square foot) in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pleck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£335,000£296
Semi-Detached28£215,000£226
Terraced35£150,000£185
Flats6£107,250£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pleck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pleck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113,500£60,000£115,000£89,000
2017£211,000£78,500£118,500£89,000
2018£180,000£75,250£132,500£103,000
2019£257,500£83,250£133,500£100,000
2020£149,000£66,500£136,900£113,750
2021£227,500£86,750£148,000£117,000
2022£319,000£93,250£184,500£140,000
2023£281,000£101,138£175,000£140,000
2024£260,000£96,500£190,000£147,750
2025£312,000£85,000£192,500£145,500
2026£112,500£217,500£158,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pleck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pleck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£121£120£107
2017£156£122£136£100
2018£152£117£145£118
2019£186£129£145£116
2020£139£118£166£140
2021£224£125£163£130
2022£249£155£200£154
2023£198£167£217£170
2024£203£148£198£181
2025£219£134£223£176
2026£171£228£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pleck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pleck 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 Pleck ward.

Local councillors

Naheed Zohra Gultasib

Pleck - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Pleck

Is Pleck safe?

Pleck records about 141 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 Pleck?

The median sale price in Pleck is £162,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pleck?

Pleck has 4 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pleck?

Pleck scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pleck sits around rank 3,510 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 Pleck?

The average household income in Pleck is around £40,634 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pleck?

Pleck is represented by 1 elected councillor: Naheed Zohra Gultasib (Independent).

All postcodesin Pleck

WS29AD

Bescot Road

WS29AF

Slaney Road

WS29SX

Jerome Road

WS29DL

Dickinson Drive

WS29UU

Ripon Road

WS29BQ

Hough Road

WS29SH

Darlaston Road

WS28QT

Cairns Street

WS29PX

Manor Road

WS28RJ

Wolverhampton Road

WS29TH

Reservoir Close

WS29TS

Scarborough Road

WS29RE

Darlaston Road

WS28RN

Wolverhampton Road

WS29BX

Wallows Lane

WS29AL

Dora Street

WS29SZ

Jerome Road

WS29TB

Ely Road

WS29QH

Dawley Close

WS29JQ

Prince Street

WS28QB

Dalkeith Street

WS29RX

Reservoir Place

WS29SG

Darlaston Road

WS29UA

Primley Avenue

WS29XQ

Alumwell Road

WS29DJ

Smith Road

WS29AU

Somers Road

WS28PU

Hollyhedge Lane

WS29XG

Alumwell Road

WS28SD

Kent Avenue

WS29HW

Brineton Street

WS29UP

Primley Avenue

WS29TU

Scarborough Road

WS29AJ

Dora Street

WS28QS

Pargeter Street

WS28RT

Edward Street

WS29AP

Berkeley Street

WS28SB

Bentley New Drive

WS28PR

Wolverhampton Road

WS29DT

Fellows Park Gardens

WS29QY

Kingsley Street

WS29UN

Primley Avenue

WS29QT

Darlaston Road

WS29AR

Slaney Court

WS29BP

Hillary Street

WS29SD

Darlaston Road

WS29BJ

Hucker Close

WS28SF

Deepmore Avenue

WS28SH

Laneside Gardens

WS29EP

Brineton Street

WS29AY

Aldis Road

WS28TR

Hollyhedge Close

WS28QZ

Raleigh Street

WS29PW

Forrester Street

WS29EG

Corporation Street West

WS29BA

Hough Place

WS29RL

Woodwards Close

WS28SU

Rowland Street

WS29PP

Drayton Street

WS29XE

Alumwell Road

WS29TQ

Reservoir Street

WS28QA

Dalkeith Street

WS29SR

Ida Road

WS29XA

York Avenue

WS29SS

Ida Road

WS29HD

Pleck Road

WS29NH

Waterfront Way

WS29PL

Forrester Street

WS29PY

Moat Road

WS28RP

Pargeter Street

WS29QN

Wednesbury Road

WS29SU

Jerome Road

WS29RF

Scarborough Road

WS29UW

Primley Avenue

WS29DG

Bescot Road

WS29UD

Southbourne Avenue

WS29PZ

Bassett Street

WS28SX

Bentley Lane

WS29HQ

Regal Drive

WS28SQ

Lane Avenue

WS28SS

Bentley Lane

WS29HB

Vicarage Terrace

WS29QB

Drayton Street

WS29SL

Woodwards Road

WS29TY

Scarborough Road

WS29HE

Woodwards Road

WS29TE

Southbourne Avenue

WS29UY

Madison Avenue

WS29HT

Caledon Street

WS29QW

Wednesbury Road

WS29BF

Wycliffe Grove

WS29PN

Checketts Street

WS29BD

Hough Road

WS28DS

Diversity Drive

WS28TA

Wolverhampton Road

WS29LA

Brineton Street

WS29TP

Jerome Road

WS29BW

Ford Street

WS28PT

Hollyhedge Lane

WS29QZ

Kingsley Street