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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 7 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 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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £247K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Short Heath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£247,000£288
Semi-Detached58£225,000£260
Terraced30£196,500£242
Flats8£122,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Short Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£97,500£139,000£108,000
2017£191,000£71,250£150,000£126,000
2018£188,000£69,950£155,000£125,250
2019£230,500£90,000£162,250£132,500
2020£215,000£88,500£165,500£131,000
2021£240,000£100,000£180,000£145,750
2022£247,500£85,000£206,500£170,000
2023£255,500£109,750£220,000£172,000
2024£270,000£90,000£200,000£180,000
2025£259,000£115,000£220,000£195,000
2026£220,000£96,000£233,250£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£140£150£125
2017£198£123£169£160
2018£219£136£169£152
2019£211£168£192£164
2020£228£171£198£156
2021£222£152£205£180
2022£256£179£244£204
2023£270£172£246£217
2024£256£152£240£212
2025£284£183£258£220
2026£296£181£265£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Short Heath 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Short Heath ward.

Local councillors

Joshua Ronald Whitehouse

Short Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Short Heath

WV124JU

Haley Street

WV124BJ

Sowers Gardens

WV124DP

Benton Close

WV124EH

Sherlock Close

WV125PQ

Reid Avenue

WV124FB

Cavalcade Close

WV124AQ

Harvesters Way

WV124BW

Wayside Gardens

WV124HW

Spring Lane

WV124ER

Whitminster Close

WV125RD

Drancy Avenue

WV124EL

Lowbridge Close

WV124RH

Stirling Crescent

WV124DE

Dursley Close

WV124BG

Furzebank Way

WV124HB

Spring Lane

WV124ET

Stroud Avenue

WV124JH

Spring Lane

WV124DZ

Douglas Davies Close

WV124TS

Darvel Road

WV125NT

Oaken Drive

WV124RW

Bute Close

WV125NP

Lombardy Gardens

WV125NL

Oregon Drive

WV124PZ

The Precinct

WV124BL

Birch Coppice Gardens

WV124TU

Darvel Road

WV124DG

Newent Close

WV124AD

Manor Farm Drive

WV124LH

Morgan Close

WV124QP

Williams Close

WV125PY

Bloxwich Road North

WV124LX

Himley Close

WV124HA

Darvel Road

WV124SH

Eaton Rise

WV124LS

Kinver Avenue

WV124JW

Greadier Street

WV125NY

Pinewood Close

WV124QW

Magness Crescent

WV124NA

Dovedale Avenue

WV124QE

Lucknow Road

WV124BP

Spindle Tree Rise

WV124DQ

Kemble Close