Postcode WV12 4RE 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 52.6 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 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 4RE.
Short Heath West near WV12 4RE 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 1.9 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 4RE postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.