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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

WV131QH

Froysell Street

WV132BZ

Peel Street

WV132LJ

Bilston Lane

WV132PS

Wolverhampton Street

WV132QT

The Crescent

WV131JE

Lincoln Avenue

WV131PU

Lower Lichfield Street

WV131PZ

Doctors Piece

WV132HN

Brunslow Close

WV132NF

Wolverhampton Street

WV132JU

Ratcliffe Drive

WV132LW

St Giles Road

WV132QW

Fletchers Lane

WV132QD

Willenhall South

WV131JH

Durham Avenue

WV132QJ

Shepwell Green

WV132SH

Yare Grove

WS20NA

Amberwood Close

WV131PQ

Cheapside

WV132RN

Wolverhampton Road West

WV132RZ

Worcester Road

WV132SQ

Bure Grove

WV132RQ

Willenhall South

WV132RD

Riverbank Road

WS20AL

Western Avenue

WS20GB

Wolverhampton Road West

WS20NB

Chetwynd Close

WS20NQ

Overdale Drive

WV131JQ

Lincoln Avenue

WV132PX

Owen Road Industrial Estate

WS20NL

Western Close

WV132JD

Tyler Road

WV132PU

Wolverhampton Street

WV132JE

Rosedale Place

WS20NS

Overdale Close

WV131HZ

Slater Street

WV131JA

Slater Street

WV132LG

Ampleforth Drive

WV132LT

William Harper Road

WV132SE

Teme Grove

WV132NL

Wolverhampton Street

WV131TG

Stafford Street

WV132SA

Riverbank Road

WV132RB

The Crescent

WV132LS

Tyler Road

WV132LA

Bilston Lane

WV132JP

West Acre

WV131PJ

John Street

WV131JN

Warwick Avenue

WV132RX

Gloucester Place

WV132PZ

Willenhall South

WV131HU

Tamar Grove

WV132AX

Rosehill

WV132EP

Orchard Road

WV132SJ

Evenlode Grove

WV132PF

Downs Road

WV132BD

Willenhall South

WV131PF

Upper Lichfield Street

WV132EX

Bath Street

WV131JS

Little Island Drive

WV131PB

Upper Lichfield Street

WV132AQ

New Road

WV132HG

Gipsy Lane

WV132HQ

Lister Street

WV132JF

Tyler Road

WV132PY

Owen Road Industrial Estate

WV131JF

Chester Close

WV132QR

The Crescent

WV132AY

Market Place

WV132AN

Bow Street

Data Sources

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