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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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
68
Deprivation level
7/10
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
34.47(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.57(-51%)
Other theft
5.4(-6%)
Vehicle crime
5.23(-21%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,250 up to £377,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Short Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£262,500
Flats8£121,500
Semi-Detached47£220,000
Terraced24£187,500

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

WV124TH

Calstock Road

WV124TU

Darvel Road

WV124LF

Ashmore Lake Way

WV124LN

Ashmore Lake Road

WV124RW

Bute Close

WV125NQ

Woodside Way

WV124BQ

Treetops Drive

WV124EB

Stroud Avenue

WV125NY

Pinewood Close

WV125PG

Bloxwich Road North

WV124AL

Threshers Drive

WV124BA

Redpine Crest

WV124LZ

Chatsworth Close

WV124QH

Mill Lane

WV124TY

Stroud Close

WV124EJ

Oakridge Drive

WV124QF

Lucknow Road

WV124TA

Aberford Close

WV125PU

Little Lane

WV124AZ

Longwood Rise

WV124DE

Dursley Close

WV124PU

Pool Hayes Lane

WV124SF

Cardigan Drive

WV125PB

Walkers Fold

WV124BJ

Sowers Gardens

WV124JG

Spring Lane

WV124JH

Spring Lane

WV124NW

Trentham Avenue

WV124QR

Martin Drive

WV125PW

Tall Trees Close

WV124ED

Wolverson Close

WV125NN

Woodside Way

WV125NS

Myrtle Close

WV124BY

Pineneedle Croft

WV124SB

Burleigh Close

WV125PH

Riding Way

WV124AE

Bentley Lane

WV124AF

Bentley Lane

WV124DT

Pennine Way

WV124EG

Stroud Avenue

WV124LT

Alton Avenue

WV124LW

Ravenscroft Road

WV124QZ

Castle Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.