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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. 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 8 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

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Short Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Short Heath East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Short Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£245,500£3,099
Flats5£119,000£2,177
Semi-Detached30£220,000£2,885
Terraced16£173,000£2,334

10 years median price trend in Short Heath East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath East.

All postcodes in Short Heath East

WV124AY

Hillcrest Gardens

WV124DP

Benton Close

WV124AH

Bentley Lane

WV125PQ

Reid Avenue

WV124BG

Furzebank Way

WV125NL

Oregon Drive

WV124BE

Reapers Close

WV125NG

Lilac Road

WV125NP

Lombardy Gardens

WV125RF

Stourmore Close

WV125NX

Linden Lane

WV125NR

Aspen Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.