Postcode WV12 4JR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 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 West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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 per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from WV12 4JR.
Short Heath West near WV12 4JR 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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 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 | 12 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £121,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Short Heath
In the WV12 4JR postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 | Premier | Pool Hayes Lane, Walsall, WV12 4QY | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.