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About

Short Heath East is a residential area located in the north of Walsall. The neighbourhood consists primarily of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated near larger green spaces like the expansive Barr Beacon, which lies just to the east. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, serving the everyday needs of the community.

The area is defined by its elevated position and open skyline. A notable local landmark is the historic Short Heath Windmill, a remnant of the area's rural past that now stands within a modern housing estate. The landscape includes several smaller parks and playing fields, providing recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Short Heath East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Short Heath East is £43,032 per year. There are 5 schools in Short Heath East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Short Heath East is home to around 5,628 people, with a population density of about 2,769.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Short Heath East Population
5,628
Population density
2,769.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.56(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+27%)
Vehicle crime
6.22(-4%)
Public order
5.33(-12%)
Other theft
4.8(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,678
83.16%
Indian
348
6.19%
Other White
110
1.96%
Other
92
1.64%
African
71
1.26%
Total population: 5,625

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,354
29.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
811
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
710
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 4,634

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,002
41.34%
Owns with a mortgage
597
24.63%
Other social rented
284
11.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
279
11.51%
Social rents from council
230
9.49%
Total households: 2,424

Property prices in Short Heath East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £240K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Short Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Short Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£249,000£297
Semi-Detached27£220,000£268
Terraced14£180,000£205
Flats6£122,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Short Heath East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£97,500£127,000£97,000
2017£188,625£75,000£150,000£118,500
2018£182,500£66,000£166,250£125,000
2019£195,000£102,500£163,000£114,500
2020£225,000£119,995£165,000£122,200
2021£242,000£88,000£175,000£155,000
2022£236,000£101,000£209,000£160,000
2023£245,000£110,000£217,500£167,750
2024£263,750£95,000£200,000£190,000
2025£268,000£118,000£222,500£171,000
2026£230,000£119,000£195,750£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£140£175£128
2017£192£135£178£154
2018£225£136£185£150
2019£224£168£183£144
2020£206£180£210£146
2021£206£152£206£174
2022£258£195£241£201
2023£249£179£251£202
2024£254£161£257£217
2025£267£202£268£217
2026£297£211£260£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Short Heath East 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.