Postcode WV12 5SH 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
New Invention has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WV12 5SH.
New Invention near WV12 5SH 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Willenhall North
In the WV12 5SH postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Walsall, WV12 4JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Pool Hayes Lane, Walsall, WV12 4QY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.