Postcode WV11 2EA is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Invention area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year. The median sale price in Willenhall North is £225,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Bloxwich North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bailey's Pool.
New Invention has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from WV11 2EA.
New Invention near WV11 2EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
| 0.3 mi | New Invention Community Green | Small | Walking directions to New Invention Community Green |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £305,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £230,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 25 | £171,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,500 | £89,000 | £130,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £90,000 | £144,500 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £93,000 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £95,000 | £149,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £281,500 | £90,500 | £157,750 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £284,500 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £317,500 | £106,500 | £206,500 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £174,250 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £100,000 | £210,000 | £171,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £305,500 | £125,000 | £242,750 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £112 | £155 | £146 |
| 2017 | £222 | £151 | £152 | £149 |
| 2018 | £207 | £143 | £151 | £156 |
| 2019 | £227 | £147 | £166 | £169 |
| 2020 | £235 | £147 | £189 | £170 |
| 2021 | £257 | £149 | £209 | £199 |
| 2022 | £303 | £174 | £216 | £192 |
| 2023 | £298 | £170 | £251 | £224 |
| 2024 | £279 | £212 | £240 | £236 |
| 2025 | £263 | £176 | £250 | £209 |
| 2026 | £312 | £211 | £256 | £215 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 2EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 183, Sneyd Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 2EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 38, Heath Road, Willenhall, WV12 5EW | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 72, Fletcher Road, Willenhall, WV12 5ER | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 155, Sneyd Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DX | Detached | Freehold | £472,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 11, Fletcher Road, Willenhall, WV12 5ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 |
In the WV11 2EA postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beacon Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Beacon Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Abbey Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Abbey Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Busill Jones Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
Busill Jones Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV11 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV11 2EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stacie Elson
Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV11 2EA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV11 2EA in Willenhall North is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WV11 2EA, including Beacon Academy (Outstanding), Abbey Primary School and Busill Jones Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV11 2EA is Bloxwich North, about 1,361 m away.
WV11 2EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV11 2EA is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stacie Elson (Conservative and Unionist Party).