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Willenhall South

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About

Willenhall South ward lies on the western edge of the Walsall borough, bordering Wolverhampton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing from the interwar and post-war periods. Its landscape is largely urban, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreation. The ward is served by a network of local shops and services along the main thoroughfares, catering to daily community needs.

The area's history is closely linked to the lock and key manufacturing industry, a legacy visible in its local heritage. Willenhall Memorial Park serves as a central green space with sports facilities and a war memorial. Public transport connections provide routes into Walsall town centre and neighbouring Wolverhampton. The ward contains a mix of housing estates and some light industrial units towards its periphery.

Area overview

On average Willenhall South has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willenhall South is £42,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Willenhall South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willenhall South is home to around 17,239 people, with a population density of about 3,622.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willenhall South Population
17,239
Population density
3,622.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.48(+38%)
Shoplifting
30.57(+251%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.63(+142%)
Vehicle crime
16.47(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.53(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,031
63.99%
Indian
2,420
14.04%
Other White
717
4.16%
Other
576
3.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
525
3.05%
Total population: 17,239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,786
28.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,770
20.71%
Level 3 (A level)
2,023
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,854
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,776
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 13,374

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,738
25.25%
Owns outright
1,666
24.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,560
22.67%
Other social rented
979
14.23%
Social rents from council
751
10.91%
Total households: 6,882

Property prices in Willenhall South

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£280,000£285
Semi-Detached39£223,000£261
Terraced34£160,000£188
Flats14£87,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£137,000£98,000
2017£230,000£78,000£130,000£101,500
2018£230,000£57,250£135,000£109,750
2019£190,000£82,500£137,500£115,000
2020£222,000£64,500£165,500£125,750
2021£252,500£90,000£160,000£130,000
2022£259,000£85,000£185,000£155,000
2023£354,000£88,500£187,500£159,000
2024£254,975£92,750£190,000£162,000
2025£280,000£85,000£215,000£167,500
2026£257,500£90,000£220,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£115£168£125
2017£193£104£159£122
2018£190£108£159£130
2019£190£146£164£135
2020£211£131£193£148
2021£236£169£187£154
2022£280£158£212£194
2023£262£155£219£188
2024£280£145£241£187
2025£300£153£250£201
2026£262£142£269£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall South 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 South ward.

Local councillors

Klara Margetts

Willenhall South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Willenhall South

Is Willenhall South safe?

Willenhall South records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Willenhall South?

The median sale price in Willenhall South is £188,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Willenhall South?

Willenhall South has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Willenhall South?

Willenhall South scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Willenhall South sits around rank 5,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Willenhall South?

The average household income in Willenhall South is around £42,500 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Willenhall South?

Willenhall South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Willenhall South

WV133DH

Aston Road

WV133PW

School Street

WV131JJ

York Avenue

WV131AX

Bloxwich Road South

WV132NR

Gomer Street West

WV133AB

Wellington Place

WV132BZ

Peel Street

WV131BL

Webster Road

WV131RA

Bray Street

WV131JA

Slater Street

WV131EP

Ward Street

WV132JZ

Eastacre

WV133BN

Holman Close

WV131EZ

Primary Close

WV131HX

Ravensbourne Grove

WV131JR

Monmer Close Industrial Estate

WV131LU

John Harper Street

WV131SS

James Street

WV131AB

Bloxwich Road South

WV131AG

Calves Croft

WS20NQ

Overdale Drive

WV133AZ

Noose Lane

WV132RW

Coronation Avenue

WV131DF

Villiers Street

WV132LY

Rose Hill Gardens

WV131GE

Moat Street

WV132NA

Tyler Gardens

WV132SJ

Evenlode Grove

WV133BS

Watery Lane

WV132RY

Somerset Road

WV133BW

Noose Crescent

WV133BX

Noose Lane

WV132SD

Lambourn Road

WV132PY

Owen Road Industrial Estate

WV132PQ

Field Street

WV132HL

Birmingham Street

WV132NY

Field Street

WV132SG

Swale Grove

WV131ST

Thompson Close

WV132SB

Lymington Road

WV131JF

Chester Close

WV131QX

Russell Street

WV132HW

Birmingham Street

WV133AL

Lakeside Close

WV132RQ

Willenhall South

WV131EB

Circuit Close

WV131EJ

Sharesacre Street

WV133BH

Noose Crescent

WV131PF

Upper Lichfield Street

WV131RD

Chapel Green

WV132JD

Tyler Road

WV131HS

Ashburn Grove

WV132SA

Riverbank Road

WV132QD

Willenhall South

WV133DQ

Ambrose Close

WV131DY

St Annes Road

WV131PT

Upper Lichfield Street

WV131NE

Frederick William Street

WV132EU

Walsall Street

WV132HU

Hobley Street

WV132SH

Yare Grove

WV132PX

Owen Road Industrial Estate

WV133DP

Park Avenue

WV131AJ

Wednesfield Road

WV131DW

Victoria Street

WV132RZ

Worcester Road

WV131ET

Temple Road

WV132EB

Walsall Road

WV131BJ

Borrow Street

WV132NF

Wolverhampton Street

WV132SF

Weaver Grove

WV131NF

Albion Road

WV132JX

Longacres

WV131PU

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131PA

Union Street

WV132ER

Walsall Street

WV132AA

Market Place

WV133AU

Lowry Close

WV132AT

Rosehill

WS20AJ

Farmbridge Close

WV131SZ

Moat Street

WV132AQ

New Road

WV131SX

Manor Close

WV131BP

Webster Road

WV132HG

Gipsy Lane

WV131QW

Cannon Street

WV131NB

Elm Street

WV131PW

John Street

WV132RB

The Crescent

WV132AN

Bow Street

WV132LJ

Bilston Lane

WV131EW

Ann Street

WV132PS

Wolverhampton Street

WV131AR

Dingle Lane

WV132QR

The Crescent

WV132PT

Peel Close

WV131FB

Albion Road

WV132BW

Willenhall South

WV131NA

Barcroft

WV132AB

Bilston Lane