Postcode WV12 5BX is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich West ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich North West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.
Bloxwich North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WV12 5BX.
Bloxwich North West near WV12 5BX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 0.8 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rough Wood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rough Wood Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
| 0.4 mi | New Invention Community Green | Small | Walking directions to New Invention Community Green |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Bloxwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 35 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £101,625 |
| Terraced | 53 | £172,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bloxwich West
In the WV12 5BX postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael John Coulson
Bloxwich West - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.