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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£190,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £245K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (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
Detached22£272,500£278
Semi-Detached46£220,000£261
Terraced32£158,750£188
Flats15£90,000£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£207,500£167,500
2026£257,500£90,000£216,050£152,000
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

All postcodesin Willenhall South

WV131AT

Thorne Road

WV133DE

Parkside Avenue

WV133AA

Wellington Terrace

WV131NQ

Charles Holland Street

WV132PZ

Willenhall South

WV131RT

Stafford Street

WV132LH

Armstrong Way

WV131SY

Thompson Street

WV131AZ

Bloxwich Road South

WV131AY

Bloxwich Road South

WV132HJ

Birmingham Street

WV132QE

Willenhall South

WV133BY

Aston Road

WV133DT

Somerford Place

WV133BJ

Noose Lane

WV131PB

Upper Lichfield Street

WV132PU

Wolverhampton Street

WV131NX

Chancel Industrial Estate

WV132RG

Armstrong Way

WV132PP

St Stephens Avenue

WV132LS

Tyler Road

WV133BG

Dooley Close

WV133DZ

Somerford Place

WV131LX

Stringes Lane

WV131AE

Wednesfield Road

WV131LQ

Newhall Street

WV131JY

Wood Street

WV131AD

Wednesfield Road

WV131HW

Welland Grove

WV131BE

Clothier Street

WV131NL

Maiden Close

WV131AN

Wednesfield Road

WV132AU

Rosehill

WV132BE

Dimminsdale

WV131RZ

Stafford Street

WV131AF

Clothier Gardens

WV133DW

Tameside Close

WV132NS

Gomer Street

WV131NG

Knights Close

WS20AE

Linden Close

WS20NH

Tenbury Close

WV131GA

Cemetery Road

WV131BX

Park Road

WV131PZ

Doctors Piece

WV132PD

Field Street

WV133DR

Summer Street

WV132DB

Birches Rise

WV132EH

Willenhall South

WV131NP

Acorn Street

WS20AN

Ridge Close

WV131HN

Honeybourne Way

WV132HX

Marston Street

WV131JE

Lincoln Avenue

WS20NL

Western Close

WV131DR

Victoria Street

WS20NS

Overdale Close

WV131QU

Cannon Street

WV131QG

Middle Piece Way

WV131HZ

Slater Street

WV131ND

Albion Road

WV131AS

Thorne Road

WV132BJ

Ensdale Row

WV131BW

George Street

WV132AE

Market Place

WV132QT

The Crescent

WV132ES

Bath Street

WV131DL

Regent Street

WV132LA

Bilston Lane

WV133AD

Fibbersley

WV132AY

Market Place

WV132DL

Railway Lane

WV132QL

Pinson Gardens

WV132QU

Keyway Retail Park

WV133AG

Noose Lane

WV131SD

Temple Bar

WV132RR

Devon Road

WV133AS

Holman Road

WV132RL

Wolverhampton Road West

WV131EF

Sharesacre Street

WV133BT

Noose Lane

WV133AJ

Fibbersley Bank

WV133DS

Summer Street

WV132EX

Bath Street

WV132RN

Wolverhampton Road West

WV132DS

Mill Street

WV132BU

Willenhall South

WV131HY

Clarkes Lane

WV133BL

Holman Close

WS20NG

Langmead Close

WV132DR

Croft Street

WV132AR

Rosehill

WV132EW

Orchard Close

WV131AQ

Bloxwich Road South

WV131GD

Springbolt Way

WV131BH

Webster Road

WV133BP

Noose Lane

WV131HE

Gough Street

WV131HA

Avon Drive

WV132QB

Bilston Lane

WV131BU

Park Road