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WV12 4DL

Oakridge Drive

Short Heath

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Detailed insights for WV12 4DL

Overview

Postcode WV12 4DL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Short Heath West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Short Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from WV12 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Short Heath West near WV12 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV12 4DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
1,178.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.88(-64%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(-10%)
Other theft
2.45(-57%)
Other crime
2.45(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
80.92%
Indian
25
7.69%
Other White
11
3.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.85%
Pakistani
5
1.54%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
46.21%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.69%
Other social rented
4
2.76%
Social rents from council
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Short Heath

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £241K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Short Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£247,000£288
Semi-Detached56£225,000£259
Terraced28£190,000£229
Flats7£119,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Short Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£97,500£139,000£108,000
2017£191,000£71,250£150,000£126,000
2018£188,000£69,950£155,000£125,250
2019£230,500£90,000£162,250£132,500
2020£215,000£88,500£165,500£131,000
2021£240,000£100,000£180,000£145,750
2022£247,500£85,000£206,500£170,000
2023£255,500£109,750£220,000£172,000
2024£270,000£90,000£200,000£180,000
2025£259,000£115,000£220,000£195,000
2026£220,000£96,000£232,500£191,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£140£150£125
2017£198£123£169£160
2018£219£136£169£152
2019£211£168£192£164
2020£228£171£198£156
2021£222£152£205£180
2022£256£179£244£204
2023£270£172£246£217
2024£256£152£240£212
2025£284£183£258£220
2026£296£181£265£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Short Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202518, Oakridge Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4DLDetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Mar 20257, Brookthorpe Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
14 Mar 20255, Oakridge Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4ENDetachedLeasehold£245,000
28 May 202511, Stroud Close, Willenhall, WV12 4TYTerracedFreehold£220,000
24 Oct 202515, Kemble Close, Willenhall, WV12 4DQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the WV12 4DL postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryShort Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNew Leaf SchoolPupil referral unit

Special Measures

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa ExtraDarvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.4 miStroud ExpressDarvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HAWalking directions to Stroud Express
0.5 miTesco ExpressHigh Road, Walsall, WV12 4JRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 WV12 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joshua Ronald Whitehouse

Short Heath - 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
WardShort HeathE05001317
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Short Heath WestE02002129
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 020AE01010376
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 4DL

Is WV12 4DL (Short Heath West) safe?

The area around WV12 4DL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV12 4DL?

The median sale price around WV12 4DL in Short Heath West is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV12 4DL?

There are 18 schools close to WV12 4DL, including Short Heath Junior School (Good), Barcroft Primary School (Good) and New Leaf School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV12 4DL?

The closest station to WV12 4DL is Willenhall, about 1,498 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV12 4DL?

WV12 4DL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,103 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV12 4DL (Short Heath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 4DL is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Ronald Whitehouse (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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