Postcode WV12 4DL is located in a major urban area, within the Short Heath area 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 median sale price in Short Heath is £215,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,250 and £246,500. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,103 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from WV12 4DL.
Short Heath West near WV12 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £240,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £230,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 25 | £195,000 | £236 |
| Flats | 7 | £119,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £217,500 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £96,000 | £233,250 | £198,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £256 | £220 |
| 2026 | £296 | £210 | £261 | £222 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 4DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 11, Stroud Close, Willenhall, WV12 4TY | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15, Kemble Close, Willenhall, WV12 4DQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15, Kemble Close, Willenhall, WV12 4DQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 3, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 27, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the WV12 4DL postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 10 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 | Short Heath Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2017. | |
Short Heath Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Barcroft Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
Barcroft Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Oct 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | New Leaf School | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
New Leaf School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV12 4DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Stroud Express | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HA | Walking directions to Stroud Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 WV12 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joshua Ronald Whitehouse
Short Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV12 4DL in Short Heath is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WV12 4DL, including Short Heath Junior School (Good), Barcroft Academy (Good) and New Leaf School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV12 4DL is Willenhall, about 1,498 m away.
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).
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).