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Willenhall North

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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

7/10

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

24.15(-37%)

Shoplifting

15.34(+75%)

Vehicle crime

5.59(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.72(-58%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.41(-38%)

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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £500,000.

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 Willenhall North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£307,500	£223,300	£255,000	£381,500	£469,500
Flats	8	£110,000	£85,250	£98,000	£120,000	£126,500
Semi-Detached	43	£215,000	£167,750	£192,500	£250,000	£264,850
Terraced	26	£168,000	£111,000	£150,000	£212,500	£332,125

10 years median price trend in Willenhall North

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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