Postcode WV12 5BZ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 12 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,767 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 125 ft away from WV12 5BZ.
New Invention near WV12 5BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5BZ.
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 50, Brereton Road, Willenhall, WV12 5LR | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WV12 5BZ postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5BZ
| 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 5BZ, 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 5BZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5BZ in New Invention is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WV12 5BZ, including New Invention Junior School (Outstanding), New Invention Infant School (Good) and Beacon Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV12 5BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,767 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 5BZ 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).