Postcode WV12 5BH is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the New Invention area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Invention is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.
New Invention has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Invention is £36,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WV12 5BH.
New Invention near WV12 5BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £99,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Willenhall North
In the WV12 5BH postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.