Postcode WV12 5PQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath East is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Short Heath East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Short Heath East is £35,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from WV12 5PQ.
Short Heath East near WV12 5PQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,250 up to £377,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Short Heath
In the WV12 5PQ postcode area, located within Short Heath East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Stroud Express | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HA | Walking directions to Stroud Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.