Postcode WV12 5LJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
New Invention has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WV12 5LJ.
New Invention near WV12 5LJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Springhill Close, Willenhall, WV12 5LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 1, Springhill Close, Willenhall, WV12 5LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Flat 11, Dolphin Court, Huntington Road, Willenhall, WV12 5LG | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 33, Littleton Road, Willenhall, WV12 5JU | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 6, Wyrley Close, Willenhall, WV12 5JY | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 |
In the WV12 5LJ postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 | Nisa | 272-276 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5LJ, 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 5LJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5LJ in New Invention is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WV12 5LJ, including New Invention Infant School (Good), New Invention Junior School (Outstanding) and Woodlands Academy of Learning (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV12 5LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,721 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 5LJ 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).