Postcode WV12 5HQ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
Ashmore has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Ashmore has a low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% 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 304 ft away from WV12 5HQ.
Ashmore near WV12 5HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 35, Kestrel Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 61, Nightingale Crescent, Willenhall, WV12 5HE | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 16, Argyll Court, 133, Essington Road, Willenhall, WV12 5DT | Flats | Leasehold | £98,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Argyll Court, 133, Essington Road, Willenhall, WV12 5DT | Flats | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1, Linnet Grove, Willenhall, WV12 5HF | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the WV12 5HQ postcode area, located within Ashmore, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Coppice Farm Way, Walsall, WV12 5XZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 5HQ, 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 5HQ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5HQ in Ashmore is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WV12 5HQ, including Beacon Primary School (Outstanding), New Invention Junior School (Outstanding) and New Invention Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV12 5HQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,653 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 5HQ 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).