Postcode WV12 5TL is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Invention area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Invention is £42,781 per year. The median sale price in Willenhall North is £225,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Invention Community Green.
New Invention has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,767 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
New Invention has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from WV12 5TL.
New Invention near WV12 5TL 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Invention Community Green | Small | Walking directions to New Invention Community Green |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £305,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £230,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 25 | £171,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,500 | £89,000 | £130,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £90,000 | £144,500 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £93,000 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £95,000 | £149,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £281,500 | £90,500 | £157,750 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £284,500 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £317,500 | £106,500 | £206,500 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £174,250 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £100,000 | £210,000 | £171,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £305,500 | £125,000 | £242,750 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £112 | £155 | £146 |
| 2017 | £222 | £151 | £152 | £149 |
| 2018 | £207 | £143 | £151 | £156 |
| 2019 | £227 | £147 | £166 | £169 |
| 2020 | £235 | £147 | £189 | £170 |
| 2021 | £257 | £149 | £209 | £199 |
| 2022 | £303 | £174 | £216 | £192 |
| 2023 | £298 | £170 | £251 | £224 |
| 2024 | £279 | £212 | £240 | £236 |
| 2025 | £263 | £176 | £250 | £209 |
| 2026 | £312 | £211 | £256 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5TL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 57, Balmoral Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5TH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 135, Sandringham Avenue, Willenhall, WV12 5TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £207,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 45, Cannock Road, Willenhall, WV12 5SA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 142, Sandringham Avenue, Willenhall, WV12 5TE | Other | Freehold | £25,850 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 20, Balmoral Drive, Willenhall, WV12 5TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 |
In the WV12 5TL postcode area, located within New Invention, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | New Invention Infant School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
New Invention Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | New Invention Learning Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
New Invention Learning Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pool Hayes Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
Pool Hayes Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV12 5TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5UL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Gills News & Booze | 27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DW | Walking directions to Gills News & Booze |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 10 The Square, Walsall, WV12 5EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV12 5TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stacie Elson
Willenhall North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV12 5TL records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around WV12 5TL in Willenhall North is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WV12 5TL, including New Invention Infant School (Requires improvement), New Invention Learning Academy (Good) and Pool Hayes Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WV12 5TL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,767 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5TL is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stacie Elson (Conservative and Unionist Party).