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WV13 1JA

Slater Street

Willenhall South

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Overview

Postcode WV13 1JA is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Willenhall Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Willenhall Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Willenhall Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.6%

Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from WV13 1JA.

Flood risk

Medium

Willenhall Town near WV13 1JA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV13 1JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
7,825.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.67(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.14(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.56(+26%)
Vehicle crime
10.97(+69%)
Burglary
7.1(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
44.59%
Indian
111
28.61%
Other
36
9.28%
Other White
13
3.35%
Caribbean
10
2.58%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
34.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
24.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.03%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.36%
Owns with a mortgage
31
19.87%
Other social rented
29
18.59%
Owns outright
27
17.31%
Social rents from council
25
16.03%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Willenhall South

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £245K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£272,500£278
Semi-Detached37£223,000£261
Terraced32£160,000£188
Flats14£87,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£137,000£98,000
2017£230,000£78,000£130,000£101,500
2018£230,000£57,250£135,000£109,750
2019£190,000£82,500£137,500£115,000
2020£222,000£64,500£165,500£125,750
2021£252,500£90,000£160,000£130,000
2022£259,000£85,000£185,000£155,000
2023£354,000£88,500£187,500£159,000
2024£254,975£92,750£190,000£162,000
2025£280,000£85,000£215,000£167,500
2026£257,500£90,000£220,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£115£168£125
2017£193£104£159£122
2018£190£108£159£130
2019£190£146£164£135
2020£211£131£193£148
2021£236£169£187£154
2022£280£158£212£194
2023£262£155£219£188
2024£280£145£241£187
2025£300£153£250£201
2026£262£142£269£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 1JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 1JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 202524, Slater Street, Willenhall, WV13 1JATerracedFreehold£165,000
28 Mar 202570, Slater Street, Willenhall, WV13 1JATerracedFreehold£165,000
30 Apr 202524, Keasden Grove, Willenhall, WV13 1HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
21 Mar 20253, Keasden Grove, Willenhall, WV13 1HLDetachedFreehold£222,500
20 Mar 202520, Keasden Grove, Willenhall, WV13 1HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the WV13 1JA postcode area, located within Willenhall Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV13 1JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableShepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)Pupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Giles Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV13 1JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV13 1JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons DailyMiddle Piece Way, Willenhall, WV13 1QGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 WV13 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Klara Margetts

Willenhall South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardWillenhall SouthE05001320
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Willenhall TownE02002136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 027DE01010409
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV13 1JA

Is WV13 1JA (Willenhall Town) safe?

The area around WV13 1JA records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV13 1JA?

The median sale price around WV13 1JA in Willenhall Town is £186,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV13 1JA?

There are 15 schools close to WV13 1JA, including Barcroft Primary School (Good), Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) (Good) and St Giles Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV13 1JA?

The closest station to WV13 1JA is Willenhall, about 1,151 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV13 1JA?

WV13 1JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV13 1JA (Willenhall Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV13 1JA is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).

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