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WV13 1LX

Willenhall South

Walsall

England / West Midlands / Walsall / Short Heath West / Willenhall South / WV13 1LX

Overview

Postcode WV13 1LX is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Short Heath West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Short Heath West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Short Heath West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Short Heath West is £36,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from WV13 1LX.

Flood risk

Medium

Short Heath West near WV13 1LX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Willenhall South

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £180,750 in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £406,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£260,000
Flats10£86,000
Semi-Detached49£195,000
Terraced38£163,500

10 years price trend in Willenhall South

Schools

In the WV13 1LX postcode area, located within Short Heath West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Giles Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.5 miMorrisonsMiddle Piece Way, Walsall, WV13 1QG

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.