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WV11 2RA

Essington Road

Willenhall North

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Detailed insights for WV11 2RA

Overview

Postcode WV11 2RA is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ashmore area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brownshore Lakes.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Ashmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ashmore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WV11 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashmore near WV11 2RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV11 2RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrownshore LakesLargeWalking directions to Brownshore Lakes

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
5,972.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.34(-63%)
Vehicle crime
6.52(0%)
Shoplifting
6.52(-25%)
Public order
3.26(-46%)
Burglary
2.61(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
84.33%
Indian
30
8.55%
Other
8
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.42%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
29.1%
No qualifications
67
22.41%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
47.66%
Owns outright
60
46.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.12%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Willenhall North

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £178K – £275K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£305,000£301
Semi-Detached39£230,000£247
Terraced25£171,500£215
Flats6£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV11 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202517, Lochalsh Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5FADetachedFreehold£400,000
13 Mar 202615, Leven Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5FDTerracedFreehold£115,000
16 Jan 20269, Leven Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5FDTerracedFreehold£172,500
16 Apr 20261, Gairloch Road, Willenhall, WV12 5FBDetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Feb 20266, Kewstoke Road, Willenhall, WV12 5DUTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the WV11 2RA postcode area, located within Ashmore, there are 8 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for WV11 2RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryBeacon AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV11 2RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV11 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiCoppice Farm Way, Walsall, WV12 5XZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miHairdresserHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Hairdresser
0.3 miNewsagentHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Newsagent
0.3 miFood & Wine StoreHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Food & Wine Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV11 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stacie Elson

Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardWillenhall NorthE05001319
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AshmoreE02002120
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 011CE01010398
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV11 2RA

Is WV11 2RA (Ashmore) safe?

The area around WV11 2RA records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WV11 2RA?

The median sale price around WV11 2RA in Willenhall North is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV11 2RA?

There are 10 schools close to WV11 2RA, including St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Beacon Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WV11 2RA?

WV11 2RA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV11 2RA (Ashmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV11 2RA 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).