Postcode WV12 4DG 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 West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from WV12 4DG.
Short Heath West near WV12 4DG 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,250 up to £377,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Short Heath
In the WV12 4DG postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Stroud Express | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HA | Walking directions to Stroud Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.