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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

WV132HY

Mill Street

WV132HB

Wakes Close

WV132JP

West Acre

WV132QG

Keysmith Close

WV132BY

Willenhall South

WV132RX

Gloucester Place

WV131QT

Chapel Green

WS20GB

Wolverhampton Road West

WV131JQ

Lincoln Avenue

WV132EP

Orchard Road

WV131SQ

Temple Bar

WV132DY

Willenhall South

WV132HT

Fisher Street

WV131JB

Clarkes Lane

WV131JG

Canterbury Avenue

WV133AR

Noose Crescent

WS20AH

Farmbridge Way

WV132PW

Pinson Road

WV132HP

Birmingham Street

WV131SW

Harper Street

WV131SA

St Annes Industrial Estate

WV132LL

Willenhall South

WV133DX

Bloor Mill Close

WV131BB

Clothier Street

WV131NY

Acorn Street

WV132HH

Birmingham Street

WV132PA

Memorial Close

WV133AT

Holman Way

WV132JF

Tyler Road

WV132LB

Cadnam Close

WV131BD

Monmer Lane

WV131BS

Lawrence Street

WV132SQ

Bure Grove

WV131HB

Glaisedale Grove

WV131DJ

Regent Street

WV132LG

Ampleforth Drive

WV133DL

Park Avenue

WV131JN

Warwick Avenue

WV131JP

Derwent Close

WV132NX

Field Street

WV133BQ

Beaton Close

WV132LW

St Giles Road

WV133DG

Aston Road

WV132DZ

Walsall Road

WS20NU

Grenville Close

WV131LW

Stringes Lane

WV131NJ

Albion Street

WV132LT

William Harper Road

WV131GB

Gower Street

WV132BS

Wilkes Street

WV131LB

Alma Street

WV133BE

Hogarth Close

WV132BA

Waterglade Lane

WV132RD

Riverbank Road

WV131PG

Cross Street

WV132DA

New Road

WV132QF

Bilston Lane

WV132QJ

Shepwell Green

WV132EG

Walsall Road

WV131NR

Squiregate Road

WV131DB

Leveson Street

WV132PN

Round Croft

WV131HU

Tamar Grove

WV131QH

Froysell Street

WV131BZ

Belinda Close

WS20AG

Farmbridge Road

WV131EN

Ann Street

WV131EX

Temple Square

WV131TQ

Stafford Street

WV132LD

Princethorpe Road

WV131DH

Upper Lichfield Street

WV132BD

Willenhall South

WV132PF

Downs Road

WV132LZ

Rosehill Gardens

WV131SP

Banks Street

WV132HS

Hodson Avenue

WV132AW

Bilston Street

WS20NB

Chetwynd Close

WV131LE

Charles Street

WV132BG

New Road

WV131SL

Stafford Street

WV132JJ

Bilston Lane

WV131RH

Riley Street

WV131HF

Gough Street

WV113SU

Fibbersley

WV131BA

Little Clothier Street

WV133AF

School Street

WV131BY

Park Road

WV131QE

Lower Lichfield Street

WV132JU

Ratcliffe Drive

WV131DE

Templars Walk

WV133DU

School Street

WV133DJ

Webb Street

WV133BZ

Cedar Road

WV132DU

Walsall Street

WV133BB

Noose Lane

WS20NF

Ingledew Close

WV131LJ

New Railway Street

WV131DX

London Drive

WV131DQ

Cemetery Road