Postcode WV12 4SG 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 42.1 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 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 4SG.
Short Heath West near WV12 4SG 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £223,500 |
| Detached | 16 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £118,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Short Heath
In the WV12 4SG postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Pool Hayes Lane, Walsall, WV12 4QY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for WV12 4SG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.