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About

Short Heath ward lies in the northern part of Walsall, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local green spaces. The area includes the significant expanse of Barr Beacon, one of the highest points in the West Midlands, offering broad views across the surrounding landscape. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with several local schools and community centres serving the population.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to open countryside and historical heathland, with areas like Streetly Lane bordering Sutton Coldfield. Local commerce is focused along Chester Road, providing essential retail and services. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Walsall, with a noticeable presence of wooded areas and smaller parks integrated within the housing estates.

Area overview

On average Short Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Short Heath is £42,108 per year. There are 11 schools in Short Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Short Heath is home to around 11,661 people, with a population density of about 3,119.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Short Heath Population
11,661
Population density
3,119 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.79(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+8%)
Vehicle crime
6(-8%)
Other theft
4.63(-19%)
Public order
4.46(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,650
82.78%
Indian
815
6.99%
Other
233
2%
Other White
188
1.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
142
1.22%
Total population: 11,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,733
28.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,745
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,573
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,447
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,188
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 9,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,123
42.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,365
27.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
579
11.59%
Other social rented
444
8.89%
Social rents from council
396
7.93%
Total households: 4,994

Property prices in Short Heath

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Short Heath 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£245,500£3,044
Flats7£119,000£2,177
Semi-Detached60£223,500£2,784
Terraced30£190,000£2,345

10 years median price trend in Short Heath

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

All postcodes in Short Heath

WV124EZ

Redsand Close

WV124JX

Lakelot Close

WV124TQ

Calstock Road

WV124QH

Mill Lane

WV124BX

Minerva Close

WV124BT

Heather Grove

WV125PZ

Coltham Road

WV124RD

Colliers Close

WV124EG

Stroud Avenue

WV124JJ

Grasmere Road

WV124BH

Sowers Close

WV124SN

Lonsdale Close

WV124DS

Pennine Way

WV131HG

Charles Street

WV124QZ

Castle Drive

WV125PG

Bloxwich Road North

WV124QF

Lucknow Road

WV124HH

Sandbeds Road

WV124AA

Bentley Lane

WV125ND

Bloxwich Road North

WV124AF

Bentley Lane

WV124JR

High Road

WV124SD

Edinburgh Drive

WV124DA

Stroud Avenue

WV124JN

High Road

WV124AZ

Longwood Rise

WV131HJ

Charles Street

WV125PN

Little Lane

WV124QR

Martin Drive

WV124LQ

Magnolia Grove

WV124EE

Dibble Close

WV125NN

Woodside Way

WV124HD

Forge Road

WV124ED

Wolverson Close

WV125PJ

Andrew Drive

WV125PL

Andrew Close

WV124AR

Birch Tree Hollow

WV124RJ

Perth Road

WV124QL

Mill Lane

WV125QY

Short Heath

WV124TP

Culmore Close

WV124QN

Watkins Road

WV124QB

Lucknow Road

WV124AU

Farmhouse Road

WV124TY

Stroud Close

WV124RA

The Hayes

WV124TD

Bewley Road

WV124FA

Cavalcade Close

WV124BZ

Furzebank Way

WV124DT

Pennine Way

WV124EQ

Stroud Avenue

WS27LU

Bentley Lane

WV124LA

Gilbert Enterprise Park

WV124SL

Acre Rise

WV124JY

Whimsey Close

WV125RB

Straight Road

WV124LZ

Chatsworth Close

WV124DJ

Oakridge Drive

WV124DX

Rhys Thomas Close

WV124NL

Milford Avenue

WV125QQ

Ezekiel Lane

WV124DF

Lydney Close

WV125PT

Church Road

WV124TZ

Pattenham Close

WV124LT

Alton Avenue

WV124BD

Bentley Lane

WV125QW

Clift Close

WV124AH

Bentley Lane

WV124EB

Stroud Avenue

WV124TL

Stroud Avenue

WV124TB

Alvington Close

WV124JT

Haley Street

WV125PP

Andrew Drive

WV124AW

Threshers Way

WV124TE

Bewley Road

WV125QU

Ezekiel Lane

WV124QA

Lucknow Road

WV124JA

Queens Lea

WV125PH

Riding Way

WV124NS

Malvern Close

WV124JB

Shepherd Drive

WV124QG

Lucknow Road

WV124AG

Harvesters Road

WV125PB

Walkers Fold

WV124PX

Pool Hayes Lane

WV124AT

Hazelwood Grove

WV124RU

The Hayes

WV124JL

Elter Close

WV124SE

Rothesay Way

WV124DN

Ensbury Close

WV125RE

Short Heath

WV124AJ

Farmhouse Way

WV124QQ

Lucknow Road

WV124EU

Ensbury Close

WV125NZ

Hunts Lane

WV124LY

Ravenscroft Road

WV124JP

Lodge Street

WV124TR

Darvel Road

WV124EF

Lewis Close

WV125PW

Tall Trees Close

Data Sources

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