Postcode WV12 5LT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Invention is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
New Invention has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in New Invention is £36,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WV12 5LT.
New Invention near WV12 5LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £99,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Willenhall North
In the WV12 5LT postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.