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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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 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-Detached29£190,000
Terraced42£152,000

10 years median price trend in Pleck

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

All postcodes in Pleck

WS29TD

Ely Place

WS29UG

Southbourne Avenue

WS29UT

Chester Place

WS28RJ

Wolverhampton Road

WS28SG

Deepmore Avenue

WS29HA

Pleck Road

WS29TB

Ely Road

WS29TR

Scarborough Road

WS29XE

Alumwell Road

WS29BS

Hillary Street

WS29TS

Scarborough Road

WS28SQ

Lane Avenue

WS29DW

Bryan Road

WS29SS

Ida Road

WS29TE

Southbourne Avenue

WS29UA

Primley Avenue

WS28RR

Pargeter Street

WS29SE

Darlaston Road

WS29SZ

Jerome Road

WS29UQ

Exeter Place

WS29EZ

Pleck Road

WS29QZ

Kingsley Street

WS29UJ

Primley Avenue

WS29UH

Primley Avenue

WS29XS

Moat Road

WS28SN

Bentley Lane

WS29AJ

Dora Street

WS29BF

Wycliffe Grove

WS29BU

Wallows Lane

WS29HQ

Regal Drive

WS28UH

Raleigh Court

WS29AQ

Slaters Lane

WS29AW

Dora Street

WS29DR

Dickinson Drive

WS29JH

Prince Street

WS29QB

Drayton Street

WS28NG

Birchills Street

WS29BW

Ford Street

WS29HG

Merton Way

WS29QY

Kingsley Street

Data Sources

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