Postcode WV13 1JR is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall South area 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 median sale price in Willenhall South is £197,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,125 and £246,500. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 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 England, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from WV13 1JR.
Short Heath West near WV13 1JR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Willenhall | N/A | Walking directions to Willenhall |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £272,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £221,500 | £256 |
| Terraced | 37 | £160,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 11 | £90,000 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £210,000 | £167,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £152,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £248 | £198 |
| 2026 | £265 | £145 | £287 | £176 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 1JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 17, New Croft Drive, Willenhall, WV13 1DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 152, St Annes Road, Willenhall, WV13 1DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 180, St Annes Road, Willenhall, WV13 1DY | Terraced | Freehold | £169,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 30, St Annes Road, Willenhall, WV13 1ED | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 10, St Annes Road, Willenhall, WV13 1ED | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the WV13 1JR postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 8 primary and 2 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 | Barcroft Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
Barcroft Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Oct 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Giles Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2014. | |
St Giles Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2014
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2014. | |
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Nov 2014
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV13 1JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Middle Piece Way, Willenhall, WV13 1QG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Middle Piece Way, Walsall, WV13 1QG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 1JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Klara Margetts
Willenhall South - Elected 2 May 2024
Pat McFadden
Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV13 1JR 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV13 1JR in Willenhall South is £197,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WV13 1JR, including Barcroft Academy (Good), St Giles Church of England Primary School (Good) and Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV13 1JR is Willenhall, about 1,064 m away.
WV13 1JR 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 South East covering WV13 1JR is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).