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Walsall Wood

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 90 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walsall Wood Population

6,402

Population density

1,414.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.92(+7%)

Vehicle crime

13.59(+106%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.03(+68%)

Shoplifting

11.72(+34%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.47(-8%)

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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£322,000	£222,950	£275,000	£395,000	£469,500
Flats	13	£125,000	£86,000	£105,000	£148,000	£185,000
Semi-Detached	34	£222,500	£144,500	£196,625	£257,500	£330,300
Terraced	8	£168,750	£150,000	£153,750	£225,500	£256,050

10 years median price trend in Walsall Wood

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Housing

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