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WV12 5AA

Lichfield Road

Wednesfield North

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Detailed insights for WV12 5AA

Overview

Postcode WV12 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesfield North ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ashmore Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashmore Park is £39,616 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Ashmore Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ashmore Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.4%

Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ashmore Park is £39,616 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from WV12 5AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashmore Park near WV12 5AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,378.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.83(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(-4%)
Burglary
4.91(+21%)
Public order
2.8(-54%)
Vehicle crime
2.8(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
90.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.47%
African
8
2.78%
Indian
6
2.08%
Pakistani
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
34.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.22%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
34.23%
Social rents from council
33
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
26
23.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.01%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Wednesfield North

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £248K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Wednesfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£276,500£305
Semi-Detached75£220,000£255
Terraced26£210,000£257
Flats3£105,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesfield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248,000£63,500£119,975£108,500
2017£188,000£75,500£135,000£126,000
2018£199,995£74,500£145,000£130,000
2019£210,000£72,000£155,000£128,998
2020£195,000£76,250£157,000£165,375
2021£250,000£81,000£166,500£170,000
2022£230,000£96,500£205,000£190,000
2023£285,000£93,500£205,000£190,498
2024£250,000£95,250£205,000£185,000
2025£267,500£105,000£214,000£220,000
2026£300,250£133,000£218,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesfield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£111£138£136
2017£219£128£156£153
2018£219£137£168£169
2019£208£145£184£164
2020£239£151£179£185
2021£262£170£192£207
2022£243£188£235£219
2023£326£168£226£241
2024£252£173£243£231
2025£334£175£246£254
2026£298£206£257£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesfield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesfield North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 20256, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5UJOtherFreehold£80,000
23 Sept 20253, Highmoor Close, Willenhall, WV12 5UUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£261,000
25 Jul 202514, Highmoor Close, Willenhall, WV12 5UUTerracedFreehold£180,000
24 Apr 202628, Hillbury Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5UTDetachedLeasehold£249,990
18 Sept 202551, Glamis Road, Willenhall, WV12 5STDetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the WV12 5AA postcode area, located within Ashmore Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 5AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOak Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryCoppice Performing Arts SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryAshmore Park Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 5AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5ULWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miGills News & Booze27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DWWalking directions to Gills News & Booze
0.5 miFarmfoodsLichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HDWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV12 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Kelsey

Wednesfield North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardWednesfield NorthE05014856
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashmore ParkE02002153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 005BE01010556
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 5AA

Is WV12 5AA (Ashmore Park) safe?

The area around WV12 5AA records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV12 5AA?

The median sale price around WV12 5AA in Ashmore Park is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV12 5AA?

There are 15 schools close to WV12 5AA, including Oak Meadow Primary School, Coppice Performing Arts School (Good) and Ashmore Park Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV12 5AA?

WV12 5AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,021 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV12 5AA (Ashmore Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5AA is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Kelsey (Reform UK).