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Willenhall North

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About

Willenhall North is a residential ward situated in the northeastern part of the town of Walsall. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built throughout the 20th century, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the Wyrley and Essington Canal to the east, which provides a distinct green corridor. Local amenities are focused along Remembrance Road and around the Clock Tower area, serving the immediate community's needs.

The ward's landscape is marked by the Bentley Canal Loop, a significant historical feature now forming a wetland nature reserve. Industrial heritage from lock-making and light engineering is still visible in some converted buildings. Public spaces include Willenhall Memorial Park and the larger Willenhall Park, offering recreational grounds. The area maintains a strong sense of local identity, with community activities often centred at the Willenhall Library and Civic Centre.

Area overview

On average Willenhall North has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willenhall North is £47,441 per year. There are 3 schools in Willenhall North: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willenhall North is home to around 12,712 people, with a population density of about 5,429.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willenhall North Population
12,712
Population density
5,429.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.31(-37%)
Shoplifting
12.59(+45%)
Vehicle crime
7(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-40%)
Other theft
3.78(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,391
81.76%
Indian
898
7.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
253
1.99%
Other White
236
1.86%
Other
194
1.53%
Total population: 12,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,627
25.86%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,164
21.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,727
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,533
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,221
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 10,157

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,896
37.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,535
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
530
10.5%
Other social rented
527
10.44%
Social rents from council
442
8.75%
Total households: 5,049

Property prices in Willenhall North

Median price£222,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £273K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£305,000£301
Semi-Detached41£222,000£245
Terraced33£180,000£232
Flats6£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,500£89,000£130,000£113,000
2017£248,000£90,000£144,500£123,500
2018£245,000£93,000£145,500£125,000
2019£230,000£95,000£149,000£135,000
2020£281,500£90,500£157,750£160,000
2021£284,500£100,000£180,000£160,000
2022£317,500£106,500£206,500£170,000
2023£295,000£115,000£205,000£174,250
2024£275,000£100,000£210,000£171,000
2025£290,000£115,000£220,000£170,000
2026£305,500£125,000£237,750£166,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£112£155£146
2017£222£151£152£149
2018£207£143£151£156
2019£227£147£166£169
2020£235£147£189£170
2021£257£149£209£199
2022£303£174£216£192
2023£298£170£251£224
2024£279£212£240£236
2025£263£176£250£209
2026£312£211£245£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall North in the last year.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Willenhall North ward.

Local councillors

Stacie Elson

Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Willenhall North

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Pooles Lane

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Chaucer Avenue

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Waldale Close

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Meranti Close

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Moore Road

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Stretton Road

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Cheniston Road

WV125HS

Kipling Road

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Hillbury Drive

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Howe Crescent

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Fairlawn Close

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Highmoor Close

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Coppice Farm Way

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Willenhall North

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Haddon Crescent

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Wood Lane

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Trinity Road

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Heath Road

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Essington Road

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Balmoral Drive

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Moore Road

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Cedar Park Road

WV125SX

Sandringham Avenue

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Taverners Close

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Jones Road

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Essington Road

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Brereton Road

WV125EE

Hilton Road

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Lichfield Road

WV125TD

Buckingham Drive

WV125NE

Wood Lane

WV125NB

Wood Lane Close

WV112EA

Sneyd Lane

WV125JL

Broadmeadows Road

WV125DU

Kewstoke Road

WV125XX

Moxhull Gardens

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Albany Grove

WV125FG

Maree Grove

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Roundlea Close

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Johnson Road

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Trinity Road

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Sandland Road

WV125RX

Edmoor Close

WV125QF

Coltham Road

WV125XR

Astoria Gardens

WV125XP

Astoria Close

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Wrighton Close

WV125UX

Grazewood Close

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Ambleside Grove

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Hilton Road

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The Coppice

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Beacon Road

WV125FJ

Hebden Grove

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Cotswold Grove

WV125YB

Milestone Way

WV125FB

Gairloch Road

WV125QB

Coltham Road

WV125ES

Griffiths Road

WV125BB

Lichfield Road

WV125UL

Lichfield Road

WV125ET

Fletcher Road

WV125XA

Hilton Way

WV125EX

Willenhall North

WV125RN

Coppice Lane

WV125SN

Menai Close

WV125DG

Cranleigh Close

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Cowper Close

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Coppice Farm Way

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Torridon Road

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Reedly Road

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Coppice Lane

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Albert Clarke Drive

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Broadmeadows Close

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Mitre Close

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The Square

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Bloomfield Drive

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Essington Road

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Brereton Road

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Littleton Road

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Forest Gate

WV125SF

Sandringham Avenue

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Heath Road

WV125XF

Hilton Road

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Sandringham Avenue

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Huntington Road

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Pembroke Close

WV125HU

Milton Close

WV125HF

Linnet Grove

WV125TH

Balmoral Drive

WV125XL

Wychbold Close

WV125AJ

Greaves Crescent

WV125FD

Leven Drive

WV125YY

Snowdon Way

WV112DU

Sneyd Lane

WV125QA

Coltham Road

WV125LR

Brereton Road

WV125BE

Lichfield Road

WV125BN

Crab Lane

WV125JU

Littleton Road

WV125DQ

Falcondale Road