Postcode WV12 5LB 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 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
New Invention has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 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 243 ft away from WV12 5LB.
New Invention near WV12 5LB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | New Invention Community Green | Small | Walking directions to New Invention Community Green |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Willenhall North
In the WV12 5LB postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.