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WV13 2SB

Lymington Road

Willenhall South

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Detailed insights for WV13 2SB

Overview

Postcode WV13 2SB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Willenhall Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Willenhall Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 54 ft away from WV13 2SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Willenhall Town near WV13 2SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV13 2SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall
1 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
3,817.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.86(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.43(+221%)
Shoplifting
20(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.86(+75%)
Public order
9.71(+60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
39.68%
Indian
159
36.47%
Other
54
12.39%
Other Asian
11
2.52%
Caribbean
10
2.29%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
27.4%
No qualifications
71
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
14.25%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
36.77%
Owns outright
52
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
22.58%
Shared ownership
5
3.23%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV13 2SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20256, Yare Grove, Willenhall, WV13 2SHDetachedFreehold£299,999
29 May 202636, Somerset Road, Willenhall, WV13 2RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 202526, Somerset Road, Willenhall, WV13 2RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
27 Mar 202610, Worcester Road, Willenhall, WV13 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
04 Dec 202525, Worcester Road, Willenhall, WV13 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the WV13 2SB postcode area, located within Willenhall Town, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV13 2SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableShepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)Pupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCounty Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2SB, 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 027AE01010402
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WV13 2SB

Is WV13 2SB (Willenhall Town) safe?

The area around WV13 2SB records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2SB?

The median sale price around WV13 2SB 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 2SB?

There are 14 schools close to WV13 2SB, including Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) (Good), County Bridge Primary School (Good) and Barcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WV13 2SB?

The closest station to WV13 2SB is Willenhall, about 1,217 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV13 2SB?

WV13 2SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV13 2SB (Willenhall Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WV13 2SB is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).