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Willenhall Town

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About

Willenhall Town is situated in the north of the Walsall borough, historically centred around its market square. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its commercial focus remains along the main thoroughfares of Wolverhampton Street and Walsall Street, where local shops and services are concentrated.

The town's industrial heritage in lock and key manufacturing is a defining characteristic, with the former James Gibbons works being a notable local landmark. This legacy is acknowledged at the local museum. The area is served by several parks and green spaces, including Willenhall Memorial Park, which provides recreational facilities for the community.

Area overview

On average Willenhall Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year. There are 1 schools in Willenhall Town: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willenhall Town is home to around 8,004 people, with a population density of about 3,537.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willenhall Town Population
8,004
Population density
3,537.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
62.34(+617%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.35(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.99(+229%)
Vehicle crime
22.11(+240%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.62(+54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,724
59.01%
Indian
1,485
18.55%
Other
373
4.66%
Other White
325
4.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
223
2.79%
Total population: 8,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,720
27.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,371
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
959
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
856
13.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
809
24.81%
Owns with a mortgage
803
24.62%
Owns outright
772
23.67%
Other social rented
441
13.52%
Social rents from council
349
10.7%
Total households: 3,261

Property prices in Willenhall Town

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Willenhall Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £406,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£230,000
Flats10£68,550
Detached8£266,000
Terraced11£165,000

10 years median price trend in Willenhall Town

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

All postcodes in Willenhall Town

WV131JL

Cumberland Road

WV132BG

New Road

WV131GD

Springbolt Way

WS20AN

Ridge Close

WV131PA

Union Street

WV132HW

Birmingham Street

WV132LD

Princethorpe Road

WV132QF

Bilston Lane

WV132SF

Weaver Grove

WV131JG

Canterbury Avenue

WV131PL

Hall Street

WV131QQ

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131RT

Stafford Street

WV132EZ

Gipsy Lane

WV132PN

Round Croft

WV132QB

Bilston Lane

WV132QE

Willenhall South

WV131HY

Clarkes Lane

WV132EN

Orchard Road

WV132AE

Market Place

WS20AH

Farmbridge Way

WV131JB

Clarkes Lane

WV132AJ

Bilston Street

WV132SB

Lymington Road

WS20NH

Tenbury Close

WV131HX

Ravensbourne Grove

WV132EU

Walsall Street

WV132HS

Hodson Avenue

WV132RR

Devon Road

WV132ES

Bath Street

WV132AL

Bow Street

WV132JG

Hartill Street

WV132SD

Lambourn Road

WV132RG

Armstrong Way

WV131DH

Upper Lichfield Street

WV132JR

Yale Road

WV132LB

Cadnam Close

WV132RP

Coronation Avenue

WV132SG

Swale Grove

WS20NF

Ingledew Close

WV131HL

Keasden Grove

WV131HW

Welland Grove

WV131JJ

York Avenue

WV132JJ

Bilston Lane

WV132PT

Peel Close

WV132RA

Harrowby Place

WS20GL

Western Avenue

WV131RZ

Stafford Street

WV131GE

Moat Street

WV132AA

Market Place

WV132HA

Gipsy Lane

WV132QG

Keysmith Close

WV132QU

Keyway Retail Park

WV132DR

Croft Street

WV132NA

Tyler Gardens

WV131TQ

Stafford Street

WV132AB

Bilston Lane

WS20AG

Farmbridge Road

WV132ED

Walsall Road

WV132HH

Birmingham Street

WV132JN

Yale Road

WV132RL

Wolverhampton Road West

WV132RW

Coronation Avenue

WV131GA

Cemetery Road

WS20GH

Churchill Road

WV131HA

Avon Drive

WV132HP

Birmingham Street

WV132LN

St Giles Road

WV132LX

Rosehill Gardens

WV132LU

Peartree Avenue

WV132LY

Rose Hill Gardens

WV131GB

Gower Street

WV132BS

Wilkes Street

WS20AE

Linden Close

WS20NG

Langmead Close

WV131PG

Cross Street

WV132NW

Gomer Street

WV132RY

Somerset Road

WV131FA

Union Street

WS20AJ

Farmbridge Close

WV131HS

Ashburn Grove

WV132AU

Rosehill

WV132HB

Wakes Close

WV132LR

Parkes Street

WV132LZ

Rosehill Gardens

WV132LH

Armstrong Way

WV131PS

Leve Lane

WV131PX

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131QG

Middle Piece Way

WV132AW

Bilston Street

WV132EW

Orchard Close

WV131PT

Upper Lichfield Street

WV131QE

Lower Lichfield Street

WV132HF

Willow Grove

WV132LP

Parkes Street

WV132NY

Field Street

WV132LL

Willenhall South

WV132EY

Bath Street

WS20NU

Grenville Close

WV131PW

John Street

Data Sources

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