Short Heath is a residential ward located in the northern part of Walsall, West Midlands. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated near larger neighborhoods like Willenhall and Bloxwich, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links. The ward includes green spaces such as Short Heath Playing Fields, offering recreational areas for residents.
Local facilities include schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. The area has good road connections, with the A34 and A454 nearby, linking it to Walsall town center and beyond. Short Heath maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to busier urban areas. The ward is part of Walsall’s broader efforts to improve infrastructure and community services.
On average Short Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 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 of residents in Short Heath is £35,993 per year. There are 11 schools in Short Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £417,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Short Heath
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Stroud Avenue
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Ashmore Lake Way
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Ashmore Lake Road
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Bute Close
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Myrtle Close
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Pinewood Close
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Bloxwich Road North
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Threshers Drive
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Oakridge Drive
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Cornwall Gate
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Aberford Close
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Little Lane
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Cardigan Drive
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Mill Lane
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Rudge Close
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Hillcrest Gardens
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Redpine Crest
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Brookthorpe Drive
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Spring Lane
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Alton Avenue
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Pool Hayes Lane
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Bloxwich Road North
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Spring Lane
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Sowers Gardens
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Martin Drive
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Pennine Way
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Spring Lane
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Short Street
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Trentham Avenue
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Corsican Close
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Myrtle Close
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Church Road
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Bentley Lane
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Bentley Lane
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Pineneedle Croft
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Pennine Way
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Longwood Rise
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Alton Avenue
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Chatsworth Close
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Castle Drive
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Blenheim Road
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Reid Avenue
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.