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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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Walsall Wood Population

6,402

Population density

1,414.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,652

88.34%

Indian

151

2.36%

Other White

115

1.8%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.42%

Caribbean

1.05%

Total population: 6,398

Economics

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

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

Median price£230,000

Price per sq ft£246

Sales (last 12 months)81

Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £260K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walsall Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£290,000	£271	£160,825	£236,375	£340,000	£439,350
Semi-Detached	35	£239,460	£262	£177,000	£215,250	£250,000	£319,500
Terraced	11	£165,000	£207	£125,000	£150,000	£201,250	£262,500
Flats	15	£131,000	£200	£93,200	£121,000	£148,500	£174,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walsall Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsall Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£215,000	£91,500	£142,500	£158,500
2017	£245,000	£95,500	£157,000	£126,000
2018	£221,950	£101,950	£175,500	£157,000
2019	£215,000	£99,975	£157,500	£133,000
2020	£262,500	£101,000	£175,000	£147,000
2021	£294,500	£111,750	£181,000	£172,500
2022	£262,500	£115,300	£199,950	£167,500
2023	£269,000	£125,000	£200,000	£227,000
2024	£274,100	£129,500	£206,500	£195,475
2025	£315,000	£129,000	£235,500	£181,250
2026	£243,000	£132,500	£234,000	£150,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walsall Wood.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£172	£152	£144	£155
2017	£216	£149	£165	£149
2018	£222	£158	£185	£159
2019	£198	£158	£193	£118
2020	£241	£168	£199	£163
2021	£236	£168	£212	£196
2022	£268	£191	£228	£218
2023	£261	£200	£219	£250
2024	£265	£211	£240	£237
2025	£269	£194	£247	£221
2026	£268	£228	£269	£232

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Property prices in Walsall Wood

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walsall Wood

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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