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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

WV131QU

Cannon Street

WV133AF

School Street

WV131BJ

Borrow Street

WV131DJ

Regent Street

WV131LZ

Stringes Lane

WV131PS

Leve Lane

WV131PX

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131QG

Middle Piece Way

WV131ST

Thompson Close

WV132AR

Rosehill

WV132AW

Bilston Street

WV132EW

Orchard Close

WV133DF

Aston Road

WV131PT

Upper Lichfield Street

WV131NJ

Albion Street

WV131QE

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131SD

Temple Bar

WV132HF

Willow Grove

WV132LP

Parkes Street

WV132NY

Field Street

WV133BL

Holman Close

WV133DP

Park Avenue

WV132LL

Willenhall South

WV131AL

Wednesfield Road

WV132JX

Longacres

WV132EY

Bath Street

WS20NU

Grenville Close

WV131AT

Thorne Road

WV131AZ

Bloxwich Road South

WV131BF

Bloom Close

WV131EB

Circuit Close

WV131ET

Temple Road

WV131HB

Glaisedale Grove

WV131PW

John Street

WV131QH

Froysell Street

WV131SX

Manor Close

WV132BZ

Peel Street

WV132DA

New Road

WV132LJ

Bilston Lane

WV132NU

Croft Street

WV132PS

Wolverhampton Street

WV133BH

Noose Crescent

WV131EJ

Sharesacre Street

WV132NX

Field Street

WV132QT

The Crescent

WV131JE

Lincoln Avenue

WV131LT

Stringes Lane

WV131NA

Barcroft

WV131PU

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131PZ

Doctors Piece

WV131RA

Bray Street

WV132BJ

Ensdale Row

WV132HN

Brunslow Close

WV132NF

Wolverhampton Street

WV131NP

Acorn Street

WV131AG

Calves Croft

WV131AE

Wednesfield Road

WV131DT

St Annes Road

WV131EZ

Primary Close

WV131NX

Chancel Industrial Estate

WV132HU

Hobley Street

WV132JU

Ratcliffe Drive

WV133BU

Noose Lane

WV131AS

Thorne Road

WV131ED

St Annes Road

WV131EU

Latimer Street

WV132LW

St Giles Road

WV132NR

Gomer Street West

WV132QW

Fletchers Lane

WV133DD

Beech Road

WV132QD

Willenhall South

WV131AX

Bloxwich Road South

WV131EX

Temple Square

WV131JH

Durham Avenue

WV131SL

Stafford Street

WV132JZ

Eastacre

WV132QJ

Shepwell Green

WV132SH

Yare Grove

WV133AA

Wellington Terrace

WV133BF

Swan Place

WV133BG

Dooley Close

WV133BJ

Noose Lane

WV133BQ

Beaton Close

WV133BW

Noose Crescent

WV131EW

Ann Street

WS20NA

Amberwood Close

WV131NL

Maiden Close

WV131PQ

Cheapside

WV132RN

Wolverhampton Road West

WV132RZ

Worcester Road

WV132SQ

Bure Grove

WV133DX

Bloor Mill Close

WV132RQ

Willenhall South

WV132RD

Riverbank Road

WV132BA

Waterglade Lane

WS20AL

Western Avenue

WS20GB

Wolverhampton Road West

WS20NB

Chetwynd Close

WS20NQ

Overdale Drive

WV131AD

Wednesfield Road

Data Sources

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