Postcode WV13 1HJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Short Heath West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Short Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 per household in Short Heath West is £41,318 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from WV13 1HJ.
Short Heath West near WV13 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Short Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £247,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £225,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 27 | £195,000 | £236 |
| Flats | 7 | £119,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £97,500 | £139,000 | £108,000 |
| 2017 | £191,000 | £71,250 | £150,000 | £126,000 |
| 2018 | £188,000 | £69,950 | £155,000 | £125,250 |
| 2019 | £230,500 | £90,000 | £162,250 | £132,500 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £88,500 | £165,500 | £131,000 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £145,750 |
| 2022 | £247,500 | £85,000 | £206,500 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £255,500 | £109,750 | £220,000 | £172,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £259,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £96,000 | £232,500 | £191,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £140 | £150 | £125 |
| 2017 | £198 | £123 | £169 | £160 |
| 2018 | £219 | £136 | £169 | £152 |
| 2019 | £211 | £168 | £192 | £164 |
| 2020 | £228 | £171 | £198 | £156 |
| 2021 | £222 | £152 | £205 | £180 |
| 2022 | £256 | £179 | £244 | £204 |
| 2023 | £270 | £172 | £246 | £217 |
| 2024 | £256 | £152 | £240 | £212 |
| 2025 | £284 | £183 | £258 | £220 |
| 2026 | £296 | £181 | £265 | £220 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 1HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 18, Oakridge Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4DL | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 3, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 27, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 27, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 17, Sandbeds Road, Willenhall, WV12 4HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the WV13 1HJ postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV13 1HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Extra | Darvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
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 WV13 1HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joshua Ronald Whitehouse
Short Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Sureena Brackenridge
Wolverhampton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV13 1HJ records about 38 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WV13 1HJ in Short Heath West is £215,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WV13 1HJ, including Barcroft Primary School (Good), Short Heath Junior School (Good) and Rosedale Church of England C Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WV13 1HJ is Willenhall, about 1,437 m away.
WV13 1HJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,103 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 WV13 1HJ is Sureena Brackenridge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Ronald Whitehouse (Conservative and Unionist Party).