Postcode WV12 4BP is located in a major urban area, within the Short Heath ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Short Heath East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath East is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath East has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Short Heath East is £35,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 4BP.
Short Heath East near WV12 4BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £417,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Short Heath
In the WV12 4BP postcode area, located within Short Heath East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.