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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 moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £42,501 per year. There are 5 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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall South in the 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced34£166,000
Detached20£281,000
Flats11£69,000
Semi-Detached43£235,000

10 years median price trend in Willenhall South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

All postcodes in Willenhall South

WV132RA

Harrowby Place

WV133AB

Wellington Place

WV133BD

Lowry Close

WS20GL

Western Avenue

WV131RZ

Stafford Street

WV131BD

Monmer Lane

WV131BQ

Clothier Street

WV131GE

Moat Street

WV132AA

Market Place

WV132HA

Gipsy Lane

WV132QG

Keysmith Close

WV132QU

Keyway Retail Park

WV133DQ

Ambrose Close

WV133DZ

Somerford Place

WV132DL

Railway Lane

WV132HZ

Mill Street

WV132DR

Croft Street

WV132NA

Tyler Gardens

WV113SU

Fibbersley

WV131AJ

Wednesfield Road

WV131BB

Clothier Street

WV131NR

Squiregate Road

WV131SQ

Temple Bar

WV131TQ

Stafford Street

WV132AB

Bilston Lane

WV132PJ

Dartmouth Avenue

WV131LX

Stringes Lane

WV131FB

Albion Road

WS20AG

Farmbridge Road

WV131ND

Albion Road

WV131NQ

Charles Holland Street

WV132AT

Rosehill

WV132ED

Walsall Road

WV132HH

Birmingham Street

WV132JN

Yale Road

WV132NS

Gomer Street

WV132RL

Wolverhampton Road West

WV132RW

Coronation Avenue

WV133DE

Parkside Avenue

WV131GA

Cemetery Road

WV133AZ

Noose Lane

WS20GH

Churchill Road

WV131QT

Chapel Green

WV131BX

Park Road

WV131EF

Sharesacre Street

WV131HA

Avon Drive

WV132DZ

Walsall Road

WV132HP

Birmingham Street

WV132LN

St Giles Road

WV132LX

Rosehill Gardens

WV132PD

Field Street

WV133BE

Hogarth Close

WV133BT

Noose Lane

WV133BY

Aston Road

WV133DH

Aston Road

WV131AH

Park Road

WV132LU

Peartree Avenue

WV132LY

Rose Hill Gardens

WV131GB

Gower Street

WV131DF

Villiers Street

WV131JY

Wood Street

WV131NY

Acorn Street

WV132BS

Wilkes Street

WV132DQ

Newlands Close

WV132PL

Pinson Road

WV132PP

St Stephens Avenue

WV133BS

Watery Lane

WV131AN

Wednesfield Road

WS20AE

Linden Close

WS20NG

Langmead Close

WV131AP

Stonehouse Avenue

WV131DX

London Drive

WV131NB

Elm Street

WV131NE

Frederick William Street

WV131PG

Cross Street

WV131RE

John Harper Street

WV132EB

Walsall Road

WV132HT

Fisher Street

WV132NW

Gomer Street

WV132RY

Somerset Road

WV133BB

Noose Lane

WV133DW

Tameside Close

WV131LN

New Railway Street

WV131FA

Union Street

WS20AJ

Farmbridge Close

WV131BS

Lawrence Street

WV131BY

Park Road

WV131HE

Gough Street

WV131HS

Ashburn Grove

WV131SS

James Street

WV131SW

Harper Street

WV132AU

Rosehill

WV132HB

Wakes Close

WV132LR

Parkes Street

WV132LZ

Rosehill Gardens

WV132PQ

Field Street

WV133DL

Park Avenue

WV133DU

School Street

WV133AJ

Fibbersley Bank

WV132LH

Armstrong Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.