Postcode WV12 5EU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bailey's Pool.
Ashmore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Ashmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from WV12 5EU.
Ashmore near WV12 5EU 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
| 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5EU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 11, Fletcher Road, Willenhall, WV12 5ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 277, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £129,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 258, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5BH | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 1A, Crab Lane, Willenhall, WV12 5BJ | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, Lichfield House, 232, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the WV12 5EU postcode area, located within Ashmore, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 5EU, 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 5EU records about 71 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WV12 5EU in Ashmore is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WV12 5EU, including Beacon Primary School (Outstanding), New Invention Infant School (Good) and New Invention Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV12 5EU is Bloxwich, about 1,542 m away.
WV12 5EU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,427 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 5EU 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).