Postcode WV12 5BY 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 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
New Invention has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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 per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from WV12 5BY.
New Invention near WV12 5BY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Invention Community Green | Small | Walking directions to New Invention Community Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £293,750 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £222,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 31 | £180,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,500 | £89,000 | £130,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £90,000 | £144,500 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £93,000 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £95,000 | £149,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £281,500 | £90,500 | £157,750 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £284,500 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £317,500 | £106,500 | £206,500 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £174,250 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £100,000 | £210,000 | £171,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £305,500 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £112 | £155 | £146 |
| 2017 | £222 | £151 | £152 | £149 |
| 2018 | £207 | £143 | £151 | £156 |
| 2019 | £227 | £147 | £166 | £169 |
| 2020 | £235 | £147 | £189 | £170 |
| 2021 | £257 | £149 | £209 | £199 |
| 2022 | £303 | £174 | £216 | £192 |
| 2023 | £298 | £170 | £251 | £224 |
| 2024 | £279 | £212 | £240 | £236 |
| 2025 | £263 | £176 | £250 | £209 |
| 2026 | £312 | £211 | £245 | £212 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 12, Squires Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 70, Squires Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 79, Squires Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 146, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5BB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 53, Brereton Road, Willenhall, WV12 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the WV12 5BY postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV12 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stacie Elson
Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV12 5BY records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around WV12 5BY in New Invention is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV12 5BY, including Beacon Primary School (Outstanding), New Invention Junior School (Outstanding) and New Invention Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV12 5BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5BY is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stacie Elson (Conservative and Unionist Party).