Postcode WV12 4TT 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Short Heath East is £43,032 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath East has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Short Heath East is £43,032 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 4TT.
Short Heath East near WV12 4TT 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 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 4TT postcode area, located within Short Heath East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 4TT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stroud Express | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HA | Walking directions to Stroud Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.