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WV12 5NX

Linden Lane

Short Heath

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Detailed insights for WV12 5NX

Overview

Postcode WV12 5NX is located in a major urban area, within the Short Heath ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Short Heath East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Short Heath East is £43,032 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Invention Community Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Short Heath East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Short Heath East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Short Heath East is £43,032 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from WV12 5NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Short Heath East near WV12 5NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV12 5NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew Invention Community GreenSmallWalking directions to New Invention Community Green

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
4,586 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(+21%)
Other theft
5.5(-3%)
Public order
4.71(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
92.36%
Indian
12
4.17%
Pakistani
3
1.04%
Other
3
1.04%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
34.35%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
68.15%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.67%
Other social rented
3
2.22%
Shared ownership
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Short Heath

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £241K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Short Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£247,000£288
Semi-Detached56£225,000£259
Terraced28£190,000£229
Flats7£119,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Short Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£97,500£139,000£108,000
2017£191,000£71,250£150,000£126,000
2018£188,000£69,950£155,000£125,250
2019£230,500£90,000£162,250£132,500
2020£215,000£88,500£165,500£131,000
2021£240,000£100,000£180,000£145,750
2022£247,500£85,000£206,500£170,000
2023£255,500£109,750£220,000£172,000
2024£270,000£90,000£200,000£180,000
2025£259,000£115,000£220,000£195,000
2026£220,000£96,000£232,500£191,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£140£150£125
2017£198£123£169£160
2018£219£136£169£152
2019£211£168£192£164
2020£228£171£198£156
2021£222£152£205£180
2022£256£179£244£204
2023£270£172£246£217
2024£256£152£240£212
2025£284£183£258£220
2026£296£181£265£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Short Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Short Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202618, Linden Lane, Willenhall, WV12 5NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,500
16 Jul 202516, Linden Lane, Willenhall, WV12 5NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
12 Sept 2025111, Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall, WV12 5PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
18 Mar 20251, Myrtle Close, Willenhall, WV12 5NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
22 Aug 202536, Woodside Way, Willenhall, WV12 5NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the WV12 5NX postcode area, located within Short Heath East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 5NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Academy of LearningAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOld Hall SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNew Invention Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 5NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV12 5NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joshua Ronald Whitehouse

Short Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sureena Brackenridge

Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton North EastE14001594
WardShort HeathE05001317
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Short Heath EastE02002128
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 019BE01010379
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 5NX

Is WV12 5NX (Short Heath East) safe?

The area around WV12 5NX records about 60 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WV12 5NX?

The median sale price around WV12 5NX in Short Heath East is £215,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV12 5NX?

There are 16 schools close to WV12 5NX, including Woodlands Academy of Learning (Good), Old Hall School (Good) and New Invention Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV12 5NX?

WV12 5NX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV12 5NX (Short Heath East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5NX is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Ronald Whitehouse (Conservative and Unionist Party).