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Walsall East

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About

Walsall East is a parliamentary constituency covering several distinct neighbourhoods on the eastern side of the town. The area includes residential districts like Pleck and parts of Bloxwich, alongside significant industrial and commercial zones. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, and contains numerous local shopping parades serving the community.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which threads through the area. Large retail parks and industrial estates, such as those around Green Lane, are major local employers. The constituency also encompasses the expansive green space of Barr Beacon, one of the highest points in the West Midlands, offering broad views over the surrounding region.

Area overview

On average Walsall East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year. There are 3 schools in Walsall East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walsall East is home to around 6,358 people, with a population density of about 3,527.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall East Population
6,358
Population density
3,527.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-14%)
Burglary
4.88(+20%)
Public order
3.3(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,242
35.26%
Pakistani
1,667
26.21%
Indian
1,125
17.69%
Other
327
5.14%
Other White
258
4.06%
Total population: 6,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,781
35.18%
No qualifications
1,181
23.33%
Level 3 (A level)
711
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
465
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
886
39.24%
Owns with a mortgage
733
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
20.37%
Other social rented
99
4.38%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.48%
Total households: 2,258

Property prices in Walsall East

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Walsall East area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall East 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 Walsall East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced19£175,000
Semi-Detached15£280,000
Flats16£140,000
Detached13£465,000

10 years median price trend in Walsall East

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

All postcodes in Walsall East

WS53PH

Gillity Avenue

WS53PL

Gloucester Road

WS12DL

Beacon Street

WS12DW

Lincoln Road

WS12LB

Moncrieffe Street

WS12NQ

Beech Court

WS12QB

Broadway North

WS12RZ

Nutmeg Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.