Postcode WV12 5RB 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from WV12 5RB.
Short Heath West near WV12 5RB 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 1.5 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 5RB postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 7 Wood Lane, Walsall, WV12 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.