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WV12 5DB

Bowness Grove

Willenhall North

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Overview

Postcode WV12 5DB is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ashmore area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich North, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashmore Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Ashmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ashmore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 5DB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV12 5DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAshmore ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashmore Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
3,751.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.34(-63%)
Vehicle crime
6.52(0%)
Shoplifting
6.52(-25%)
Public order
3.26(-46%)
Burglary
2.61(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
79.07%
Indian
36
13.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.71%
Other White
6
2.33%
Other Asian
3
1.16%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
27.27%
No qualifications
50
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
40
38.83%
Shared ownership
12
11.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.74%
Other social rented
1
0.97%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Willenhall North

Median price£222,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £270K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£293,750£301
Semi-Detached37£222,000£245
Terraced31£180,000£232
Flats6£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202628, Bowness Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5DBDetachedFreehold£330,000
15 Dec 202514, Ambleside Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5DATerracedLeasehold£60,000
24 Oct 202518, Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5YZTerracedLeasehold£140,000
30 May 202533, Cotswold Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5YZTerracedLeasehold£80,000
03 Nov 202562, Gurnard Close, Willenhall, WV12 5YRTerracedLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the WV12 5DB postcode area, located within Ashmore, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 5DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCoppice Performing Arts SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 5DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiCoppice Farm Way, Walsall, WV12 5XZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miHairdresserHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Hairdresser
0.3 miNewsagentHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Newsagent
0.3 miFood & Wine StoreHiggs Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PDWalking directions to Food & Wine Store
0.4 miGills News & Booze27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DWWalking directions to Gills News & Booze

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

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 5DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stacie Elson

Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardWillenhall NorthE05001319
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AshmoreE02002120
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 011CE01010398
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 5DB

Is WV12 5DB (Ashmore) safe?

The area around WV12 5DB records about 31 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV12 5DB?

The median sale price around WV12 5DB in Ashmore is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV12 5DB?

There are 10 schools close to WV12 5DB, including St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Coppice Performing Arts School (Good) and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV12 5DB?

WV12 5DB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5DB 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).