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Walsall Wood

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About

Walsall Wood lies in the eastern part of the Walsall borough, centred around the A461 Lichfield Road. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from older terraces to more modern developments. Local commerce focuses on the High Street and the shopping precinct, serving daily needs. The landscape is marked by the nearby remains of the Cannock Chase coalfield, a reminder of its industrial heritage.

The area is bordered by the large green space of Walsall Wood Common and the Rushall Canal, which runs along its western edge. These provide local recreational routes. Historically a mining village, its character is still shaped by that legacy, with former colliery sites now repurposed. Community facilities include several schools and social clubs, maintaining a distinct local identity separate from the larger Walsall town centre.

Area overview

On average Walsall Wood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall Wood is £46,904 per year. There are 4 schools in Walsall Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walsall Wood is home to around 6,402 people, with a population density of about 1,414.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall Wood Population
6,402
Population density
1,414.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.49(+10%)
Vehicle crime
14.84(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.43(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-14%)
Shoplifting
9.06(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,652
88.34%
Indian
151
2.36%
Other White
115
1.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
91
1.42%
Caribbean
67
1.05%
Total population: 6,398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,342
25.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,155
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
847
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
810
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
589
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,170

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
892
33.15%
Owns with a mortgage
829
30.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
12.63%
Other social rented
319
11.85%
Social rents from council
213
7.92%
Total households: 2,691

Property prices in Walsall Wood

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall Wood 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 Walsall Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£312,500£2,895
Flats14£129,973£2,151
Semi-Detached37£240,000£2,762
Terraced12£167,500£2,226

10 years median price trend in Walsall Wood

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

All postcodes in Walsall Wood

WS99DQ

Chester Road

WS99AS

Hall Lane

WS87AJ

St Johns Road

WS87BX

Friezland Lane

WS87DE

Pauls Coppice

WS99LP

High Street

WS87DG

Maybrook Industrial Estate

WS99NE

Oak Road

WS99AE

Binary Mews

WS99DH

Lichfield Road

WS87DD

Lindon Road

WS99BL

Coppice Road

WS99AD

Coppice Road

WS99BH

Coppice Road

WS99PF

Lichfield Road

WS87BT

Occupation Road

WS99JT

Castlefort Road

WS99QX

Church View

WS99QY

Keepers Close

WS99AB

Copperbeech Grove

WS87AT

Commonside

WS99BP

Oakwood Close

WS99PB

Lichfield Road

WS86DR

Paterson Place

WS87AG

Simmonds Way

WS87BQ

Lindon Road

WS99HZ

Beacon Way

WS99DP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99AQ

Hall Lane

WS87AS

Lindon View

WS87ET

Oldacre Gardens

WS99LL

Prince Street

WS86DT

Chester Road

WS99BQ

Camden Street

WS99JD

Salters Road

WS86DU

Chester Road

WS87AA

Friezland Lane

WS99LS

Beechtree Road

WS99PP

Kendal Court

WS99NR

The Courtyard

WS87BN

Bridgeside Close

WS99AJ

Walsall Road

WS99DJ

Lichfield Road

WS99LF

Vigo Terrace

WS87AY

Commonside

WS99PH

Bridgwater Close

WS87AD

Friezland Way

WS99AH

Walsall Road

WS87BL

Clayhanger Road

WS99NT

Lichfield Road

WS87AL

Adams Road

WS87AU

Proffitt Close

WS99PL

Bridgwater Close

WS87EL

Merlin Close

WS87AB

Hillside Close

WS99NJ

Langley Close

WS87BY

Peake Road

WS99PS

Daneswood Drive

WS87DA

Friezland Lane

WS87AP

Marklew Close

WS99LZ

Brookland Road

WS99NU

Lichfield Road

WS99LN

King Street

WS99NG

Coronation Road

WS99PR

Daneswood Drive

WS99PW

Chesterfield Court

WS99JB

Salters Road

WS99NB

Brook Lane

WS99JX

Simpkins Close

WS99PN

Radnor Court

WS99PE

Lichfield Road

WS87AQ

St Marks Road

WS87AX

Commonside

WS99BG

Green Lane

WS99ND

Brook Close

WS99NW

Thornbridge Grove

WS99AL

Boatman's Lane

WS99NN

Lichfield Road

WS99AF

Bullings Heath Grove

WS99NF

Laburnum Road

WS99AR

Hall Lane

WS86DS

Chester Road

WS99PA

High Street

WS99LW

Beechtree Road

WS87AW

Collins Road

WS87AH

Wrekin View

WS86DX

Chester Road

WS99NP

Lichfield Road

WS87DB

Peake Crescent

WS99AZ

Brooklands Close

WS99BD

Barns Close

WS87BP

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

WS99BS

Barrow Close

WS99LR

High Street

WS86DP

Chester Road

WS87BU

Parkwood Close

WS99QZ

Boundary Road

WS87AN

Adams Road

WS99AX

Hall Lane

WS99NH

St Johns Close

Data Sources

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