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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 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pleck is £40,627 per year. There are 8 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
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.4%
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
68.86(+80%)
Shoplifting
27.9(+219%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.36(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.81(+13%)
Other theft
12.56(+119%)
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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pleck 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 Pleck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£312,000
Flats6£82,500
Semi-Detached30£190,000
Terraced43£153,000

10 years median price trend in Pleck

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

All postcodes in Pleck

WS28DS

Diversity Drive

WS29AL

Dora Street

WS29UN

Primley Avenue

WS28PX

Neale Street

WS28PU

Hollyhedge Lane

WS28QY

Raleigh Street

WS28SE

Lane Avenue

WS29BA

Hough Place

WS29XA

York Avenue

WS28RW

Wolverhampton Road

WS29DG

Bescot Road

WS29RG

Thickett Close

WS28SB

Bentley New Drive

WS28TB

Wolverhampton Road

WS29AG

Slaney Road

WS29JN

St Quentin Street

WS28SS

Bentley Lane

WS28TJ

Tempus Drive

WS29HW

Brineton Street

WS29PW

Forrester Street

WS28SP

Bentley Lane

WS28RS

Edward Street

WS28RF

Manor Road Precinct

WS28RZ

Bentley Place

WS28SU

Rowland Street

WS29TY

Scarborough Road

WS28TR

Hollyhedge Close

WS29AN

Slaters Place

WS29DF

Bescot Drive

WS29DH

Holford Avenue

WS29EY

Brineton Street

WS29JG

Prince Street

WS29QX

Sheridan Street

WS29AT

Gower Street

WS29QS

Darlaston Road

WS29SR

Ida Road

WS29TU

Scarborough Road

WS28QA

Dalkeith Street

WS29QA

Bassett Street

WS29UL

Primley Avenue

WS29UE

Blay Avenue

WS28RX

Bentley Drive

WS29PR

Manor Road

WS28PR

Wolverhampton Road

WS28QS

Pargeter Street

WS29QQ

Sheridan Close

WS28SA

Friezeland Road

WS29ES

Pleck Road

WS29HF

Old Pleck Road

WS29JJ

Prince Street

WS29SH

Darlaston Road

WS29PP

Drayton Street

WS29TT

St Johns Road

WS28SL

Lane Avenue

WS29AZ

Gower Street

WS29DN

Dickinson Drive

WS28PT

Hollyhedge Lane

WS28QB

Dalkeith Street

WS29HE

Woodwards Road

WS29HT

Caledon Street

WS29PU

Manor Road

WS29UF

Southbourne Avenue

WS29AD

Bescot Road

WS29DJ

Smith Road

WS29EQ

Rollingmill Street

WS29EX

Pleck

WS29PJ

Moat Road

WS29SD

Darlaston Road

WS28RE

Forrester Street Precinct

WS29AP

Berkeley Street

WS29JA

St Quentin Street

WS29PL

Forrester Street

WS29PT

Wilbraham Road

WS29QJ

Wednesbury Road

WS29BP

Hillary Street

WS29DT

Fellows Park Gardens

WS29HD

Pleck Road

WS29QT

Darlaston Road

WS29RZ

Reservoir Place

WS29SY

Durham Place

WS29TW

Flaxhall Street

WS29UD

Southbourne Avenue

WS29XF

Alumwell Road

WS28RY

Bentley Drive

WS28TA

Wolverhampton Road

WS29SG

Darlaston Road

WS28QZ

Raleigh Street

WS29AE

Bescot Road

WS28PP

Wolverhampton Road

WS29BL

Bescot Road

WS29AA

Bescot Road

WS29EP

Brineton Street

WS29QN

Wednesbury Road

WS29QU

Sheridan Street

WS28QU

Jessel Road

WS28RP

Pargeter Street

WS29RL

Woodwards Close

WS29SL

Woodwards Road

WS29UR

Norwich Road

WS14NL

Pleck

Data Sources

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