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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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£280,000£3,092
Flats14£87,500£1,608
Semi-Detached42£225,000£2,738
Terraced34£162,500£2,027

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

WV131AP

Stonehouse Avenue

WV131ED

St Annes Road

WV132HR

Mill Street

WV132HQ

Lister Street

WV132LU

Peartree Avenue

WV132JW

Willenhall Trading Estate

WV131LN

New Railway Street

WV131AW

Thorne Road

WV132RP

Coronation Avenue

WV133AW

Fibbersley

WV131EU

Latimer Street

WV131AU

Monmer Lane

WV132NU

Croft Street

WV132ED

Walsall Road

WV132PR

Pinson Road

WV131HL

Keasden Grove

WV131NH

Erebus Works

WV133DB

Oak Road

WV132SE

Teme Grove

WV132EA

Aldermans Place

WV131PS

Leve Lane

WV132HZ

Mill Street

WV131PL

Hall Street

WV132EN

Orchard Road

WV131HT

Clarkes Lane

WV132AL

Bow Street

WV131PJ

John Street

WV132QW

Fletchers Lane

WV131PX

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131ES

Temple Road

WV132HF

Willow Grove

WV133AP

Fibbersley

WV133BD

Lowry Close

WV131HD

Gough Street

WV132EY

Bath Street

WV131BQ

Clothier Street

WV132JE

Rosedale Place

WV131BF

Bloom Close

WV133DD

Beech Road

WV133DF

Aston Road

WV132NW

Gomer Street

WV131DA

Leveson Street

WV132PL

Pinson Road

WV132AJ

Bilston Street

WS20GL

Western Avenue

WV132HN

Brunslow Close

WV132HA

Gipsy Lane

WV131DP

Cemetery Road

WV131BN

Harry Perks Street

WV131QQ

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131JS

Little Island Drive

WV131AL

Wednesfield Road

WV131JD

Isis Grove

WV132LX

Rosehill Gardens

WV132JG

Hartill Street

WV133AQ

Tarn Close

WV133BF

Swan Place

WV131DZ

New Croft Drive

WV133DA

Aston Road

WV132LR

Parkes Street

WV131TG

Stafford Street

WS20AL

Western Avenue

WV131LT

Stringes Lane

WV132NL

Wolverhampton Street

WV132LP

Parkes Street

WV132DQ

Newlands Close

WV131JH

Durham Avenue

WV131HH

Rainbow Business Park

WV131JL

Cumberland Road

WS20NA

Amberwood Close

WV131LZ

Stringes Lane

WV131FA

Union Street

WV132NZ

Field Street

WV131QY

Bray Street

WV132EZ

Gipsy Lane

WV132PJ

Dartmouth Avenue

WV131SJ

Stafford Street

WV132AX

Rosehill

WV132JN

Yale Road

WV132RA

Harrowby Place

WV131DT

St Annes Road

WV131TE

Cemetery Road

WV131DN

Granville Street

WV131AH

Park Road

WV132JR

Yale Road

WV132LN

St Giles Road

WV131NW

Albion Avenue

WV131LD

Stringes Lane

WV131EG

Stadium Close

WV131PQ

Cheapside

WV131RE

John Harper Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.