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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Willenhall North Population

12,712

Population density

5,429.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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£221,500

Price per sq ft£247

Sales (last 12 months)110

Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £274K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 (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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	31	£305,000	£301	£207,500	£254,995	£377,500	£415,000
Semi-Detached	40	£222,000	£245	£158,750	£204,125	£251,250	£295,500
Terraced	33	£180,000	£232	£113,400	£145,000	£210,000	£302,000
Flats	6	£120,000	£187	£102,625	£116,250	£120,000	£123,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£246	£212

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Willenhall North ward.

Local councillors

Stacie Elson

Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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