Postcode insights

WV12 5UJ

Lichfield Road

Willenhall North

Property search →

Interactive map showing WV12 5UJ and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for WV12 5UJ

Overview

Postcode WV12 5UJ is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall North ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ashmore area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Ashmore has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ashmore has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ashmore is £52,604 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WV12 5UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashmore near WV12 5UJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
2,845.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.37(-73%)
Vehicle crime
7.41(+14%)
Other theft
5.19(-9%)
Burglary
5.19(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.96(-73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
96.42%
Pakistani
5
1.79%
Irish
2
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.16%
No qualifications
52
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.64%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
60%
Owns with a mortgage
40
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.82%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Other social rented
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Willenhall North

Median price£222,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £270K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Willenhall North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£293,750£301
Semi-Detached37£222,000£245
Terraced31£180,000£232
Flats6£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£235,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£245£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV12 5UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 20256, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5UJOtherFreehold£80,000
23 Sept 20253, Highmoor Close, Willenhall, WV12 5UUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£261,000
25 Jul 202514, Highmoor Close, Willenhall, WV12 5UUTerracedFreehold£180,000
18 Sept 202551, Glamis Road, Willenhall, WV12 5STDetachedLeasehold£260,000
18 Sept 202551, Glamis Road, Willenhall, WV12 5STDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the WV12 5UJ postcode area, located within Ashmore, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV12 5UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOak Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryCoppice Performing Arts SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPool Hayes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV12 5UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV12 5UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express68 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WV12 5ULWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miGills News & Booze27 Essington Road, Walsall, WV12 5DWWalking directions to Gills News & Booze
0.5 miFarmfoodsLichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HDWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 5UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stacie Elson

Willenhall North - 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
WardWillenhall NorthE05001319
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AshmoreE02002120
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 011AE01010395
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV12 5UJ

Is WV12 5UJ (Ashmore) safe?

The area around WV12 5UJ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV12 5UJ?

The median sale price around WV12 5UJ in Ashmore is £222,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV12 5UJ?

There are 15 schools close to WV12 5UJ, including Oak Meadow Primary School, Coppice Performing Arts School (Good) and Pool Hayes Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV12 5UJ?

WV12 5UJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV12 5UJ (Ashmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East covering WV12 5UJ 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).